Principal Data Consultant

Permanent London, UK

• Proven experience managing complex, client-driven projects.
• Expertise in creating and executing Data Strategies.
• Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills, especially with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Ability to lead projects end-to-end: defining scope, managing plans, and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Awareness of Data Protection legislation and its impact on data usage.
• Willingness to engage in novel situations and adapt to unfamiliar projects.
• Strong results-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and work on-site with clients as required.

• Experience integrating data strategy work with technical or analytics teams.
• Familiarity with pre-sales activities, including proposal creation and RFP responses.
• Public speaking experience or demonstrative ability in forums/events.
• Awareness of multinational regulatory requirements related to data governance.
• Exposure to diverse industries and organizational structures, including public sector or startups.

Our client, a global leader in data transformation and consulting, is seeking a Principal Data Consultant to deliver high-impact data strategy projects. This role involves leading data maturity assessments, strategy creation, governance programs, and literacy initiatives for diverse organizations.

As a Principal Consultant, you will:

• Act as the primary client contact and oversee end-to-end project delivery.
• Develop and implement data strategies tailored to organizational needs.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Lead small teams in delivering well-structured, high-quality solutions.
• Support the ideation, development, and execution of consulting products.

You will also engage in pre-sales efforts, assist in proposal creation, and ensure alignment between strategic and technical data solutions. This role requires a proactive, hands-on approach and a commitment to excellence in client delivery.

Our client is a global data consultancy, renowned for advancing data literacy and maturity across organizations worldwide. Using award-winning frameworks and models, they help clients-from multinational enterprises to niche charities-unlock the true value of their data.

Their mission is to drive data-enabled success, supporting organizations in overcoming challenges and realizing opportunities. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring innovation and growth thrive in their teams and client engagements.