Data Governance Analyst (Greater Manchester)

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst

Reports to: Data Manager
Department: Data and Information Team
Location: Onsite UK - Manchester , Leeds, Birmingham
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent ( Please Note we are unable to provide any sponsorship support for this Role.)

We are looking for a talented Data Governance Analyst to join our highly successful centralised data team. The Data Governance Analyst will collaborate across teams, improving governance standards and practices. You will have a solid understanding of data governance frameworks and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Join this dynamic organisation and play a key role in enhancing data initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor data quality across core systems and identify accuracy or completeness issues.
• Investigate data anomalies and support teams in resolving root‐cause problems.
• Maintain data standards, definitions, and documentation (data dictionary, metadata, naming standards).
• Support governance policies, data lifecycle practices, and compliance requirements (including GDPR).
• Work with data stewards and business teams to improve data processes and ensure dataset ownership.
• Map data flows, highlight gaps, and recommend improvements to strengthen data integrity.
• Produce clear reports on data quality metrics, risks, and governance performance.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in data validation, data quality assessment, and governance processes.
• Solid understanding of data structures, relational databases, metadata, and data lifecycle principles.
• Confident using SQL, Excel, Power BI, and the Microsoft Fabric suite for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to map data flows and document system‐to‐system data movement.
• Familiarity with data catalogues, metadata management, and data dictionary tools.
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks (accuracy, consistency, completeness, timeliness).
• Experience with data governance platforms or Master Data Management (MDM) concepts (desirable).
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection requirements, and good data handling practices.
• Ability to analyse large datasets, identify anomalies, and interpret patterns.
• Comfortable using query tools, dashboards, and validation scripts to test and verify data.
• Exposure to cloud and modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Lake and Data Warehouse.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain data issues to both technical and non‐technical colleagues.

KEY RESULT AREAS:
Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering
• High stakeholder satisfaction from business units. Have clear and validated requirements
Knowledge Transfer & Documentation
• Comprehensive technical documentation delivered for all designed components.
Data Quality & Data Security
• Proactive identification and mitigation of technical and compliance risks. - No major security incidents linked to architectural design. - Adherence to data protection best practices and institutional IT policies.

OTHER INFORMATION:
The Data Governance Analyst will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:
• to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.
• to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.