Hays
Data Governance Analayst
Requirements
A degree in Data Management, Information Technology, or a related field is required, while a Data Governance or Data Management certification is desirable. Candidates should have experience in data governance or management, exposure to data quality monitoring and remediation, and experience working with cross-functional teams.
Job Description
Your new company
You'll be working for a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. They serve their customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver their carbon-free vision for 2050.
Your new role
The Data Governance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of data governance frameworks, policies, and processes. This role ensures that data is accurate, consistent, and compliant with regulatory requirements, enabling the organisation to maximise the value of its data assets.
The role involves working closely with stakeholders across business and technology teams to define data standards, monitor data quality, and drive continuous improvement in data management practices.
You'll be relied on to:
- Collaborate with data owners and stewards to define and document critical data elements
- Monitor and report on data quality metrics, identifying issues and recommending remediation
- Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure alignment on data governance objectives
- Identify opportunities to enhance data governance processes and tools
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions on data governance practices
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree in Data Management, Information Technology, or related field
- Data Governance or Data Management certification desirable
- Experience in data governance or data management roles
- Exposure to data quality monitoring and remediation
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
- Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
- 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
- "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
- Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
- Enhanced pay for parental leave
- Retail discounts and cashback scheme
- Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
- Colleague recognition including Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards
- Living Wage Accredited Employer
- Award winning employer for 'Outstanding Contribution to Workplace Health and Wellbeing' and leading the industry in championing equality, diversity and inclusion
- Annual salary review
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Company Sick Pay
- In-house Occupational Health Team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive training
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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