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Technical Consultant – Data & Information Management

Boston AI | 6-month fixed-term contract (with temp-to-perm potential) | £45,000 per annum (pro rata) | Full-time | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

About us

Boston AI is a growing AI governance and technology consultancy. We help organisations prepare for, implement and manage technology and AI responsibly, with a particular focus on AI readiness, governance, information management and business change.

We're a small, ambitious team building something exciting. As an early hire, you'll work directly alongside the founder, take ownership of meaningful client work and have the opportunity to help shape our technical capabilities and how the business grows.

The role

We're looking for a hands-on Technical Consultant with strong data analysis and information management experience to support the delivery of a substantial technology transformation programme.

You'll play a key role in understanding, organising and improving how organisations manage their data, supporting data migration, information architecture, data quality and reporting.

This is a varied, client-facing role combining technical analysis, problem-solving and consultancy. You'll work closely with our Microsoft 365 specialist and help guide and develop a junior data analyst within the team.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership of their work, bring structure to complex information and turn data into practical insights and solutions.

Day to day you will:

• Analyse and assess existing data structures, information sources and data quality
• Support data migration activities, including discovery, mapping, transformation, validation and reconciliation
• Develop data inventories, mapping documentation and quality assurance processes
• Work with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 environments to support information architecture, metadata and content organisation
• Identify data inconsistencies, duplication, gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Use SQL, Excel, Power BI and other analytical tools to interrogate, validate and present data
• Develop dashboards and reports to support project delivery, governance and business decision-making
• Work with stakeholders to understand information requirements and translate them into practical solutions
• Support the development of data governance processes, documentation and reporting standards
• Provide guidance, knowledge-sharing and technical support to a junior data analyst
• Collaborate with the wider team on client delivery, problem-solving and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Strong practical experience in data analysis, data quality and information management
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel and Power BI
• Experience with data migration, mapping, transformation or reconciliation activities
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and identify inconsistencies, risks and improvement opportunities
• Understanding of data governance principles, information structures and data lifecycle management
• Experience developing clear reports, dashboards and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Confidence communicating findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to support, guide and share knowledge with less experienced colleagues
• A proactive, adaptable attitude and comfort working in a small, fast-moving business

Desirable:

• Experience working with SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Purview
• Python experience for data analysis, automation or data processing
• Experience with Power Query, Power Automate or Microsoft Fabric
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data integration
• Experience supporting large-scale data migration or digital transformation programmes
• Experience working with sensitive or regulated information, including UK GDPR considerations
• Experience in an IT consultancy or client-facing technical role
• Relevant Microsoft, data analytics or information management certifications
• An interest in AI governance, data readiness and responsible AI adoption
• Experience mentoring or developing junior analysts
• Experience in a start-up or growing consultancy

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to get in early at a growing consultancy where your contribution will genuinely matter.

We're still developing our processes, building our capabilities and finding our feet as a business. We don't expect you to have all the answers, and we certainly don't pretend to have everything figured out ourselves.

We're looking for someone who enjoys that environment: someone who takes initiative, shares ideas, isn't afraid to challenge how things are done and understands that, in a small team, everyone rolls up their sleeves.

You'll have genuine responsibility, direct exposure to clients and the opportunity to see the impact of your work. You'll also have the chance to help develop a junior colleague and contribute to how we build our data and information management services.

As Boston AI grows, there is potential to progress into more senior technical or leadership positions.

The role starts as a six-month fixed-term contract, reflecting our current client commitments and responsible approach to growth. Our ambition is to create permanent opportunities as the business expands.

The details

• Salary: £46,000 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: 6-month fixed-term, with temp-to-perm potential
• Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This is an office-based role, with occasional work at client or other business locations as reasonably required.
• Working from home: Occasionally available at the company's discretion, not a fixed or contractual entitlement
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (pro rata), with exact entitlement confirmed in your contract
• Start date: ASAP

Pay: £46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Data analytics: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person