Senior Data Management Consultant

About Us

At Oakland, we help businesses unlock the power of their data. Whether it's strategy, governance, engineering, analytics, or AI, we work with our clients to turn data into real, impactful results. Our team is made up of friendly, hands‑on experts who love solving problems and making a difference. We don’t just advise, we roll up our sleeves and get stuck in, working alongside our clients every step of the way.

Founded in 1986 out of our Leeds HQ, we work with a diverse range of clients across all sorts of industries including Utilities, Telecommunications, Media, Financial Services, Public Sector, and many more! Our projects range from multi‑year data transformations to specific, shorter‑term assignments, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to diversify your skillset.

We meet high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. We believe businesses should be a force for good, so we make sure our decisions don’t just benefit the bottom line but also our people, communities, and the planet.

And it’s not just us saying we’re a great place to work... we were recently named the Best Consultancy to work for in the UK through Best Companies! We’re all about creating an environment where people can grow, do meaningful work, and enjoy the journey.

In April 2025, Oakland was acquired by Softcat, a leading provider of IT infrastructure services to corporate and public sectors. By combining Oakland’s deep expertise in data and AI consulting with Softcat’s extensive portfolio and market presence, we can deliver unparalleled value and innovation to our clients. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we’re looking forward to achieving great things together.

We operate a hybrid working arrangement from our Head Office in Leeds, designed to balance your commitments and preferences with our client’s needs. Whilst we support flexible working, we expect our team members to be in the office or with clients at least twice per week. This balance helps us stay connected, learn from each other, and build strong relationships – both within our team and with the businesses we support.

Thanks to growth in our client base, we are on the lookout for a Senior Data Management Consultant to join our team. If you have a strong knowledge of data management concepts and believe that organisations perform better when their data is clean, secure, and well‑governed, this role is for you!

As a Senior Data Management Consultant, you will work closely with our clients and Oakland internal teams in the design and implementation of data management/data governance initiatives. No two projects are the same, so you can expect to gain exposure to a variety of challenges across different industries.

• People‑focused Data Management – Leading interviews/workshops to understand the data problems organisations are trying to solve, achieving stakeholder buy‑in. Using storytelling to help clients understand data management strategies.
• Data Management Strategy – Development of data management strategies, maturity assessments, and adapting frameworks, policies and standards to support our customers.
• Data Ownership – Implementing ownership structures and educating data owners on best practices for data handling and governance.
• Data Quality – Leading on data quality initiatives with clients.
• Data Security – Ensuring data initiatives are aligned with regulatory compliance and providing guidance on risk management and mitigation.
• Data Lifecycle Management – Mapping the data lifecycle from creation to deletion, understanding how it moves and transforms around the organisation, and how data delivers value.
• Data Management Tooling – Leading identification of requirements for data management tools, ensuring tools are implemented and used effectively by clients.
• Managing client relationships – Setting expectations and guiding clients through technical and process changes.
• Beyond client work – Getting involved in proposition development, proposal responses, and helping build Oakland’s brand.

At Senior level, we expect you’ll have…