Data Governance Analyst

DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST

£300 - £450 PER DAY INSIDE IR35

HYBRID (2 DAYS PER WEEK - COVENTRY)

6 MONTH CONTRACT

THE COMPANY:

Join a large organisation undergoing a significant data governance transformation. The business is currently implementing changes driven by updated data policies, AI strategy, and best-practice data management frameworks, with strong executive sponsorship and positive stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

THE ROLE:

As a Data Governance Analyst, Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the implementation of updated data governance policies and associated workflows
• Managing and embedding the Data Governance Management (DGM) toolkit, including definitions, lineage, and ownership assignment
• Conducting and following up on data policy and compliance assessments for new initiatives and features
• Working closely with stakeholders to introduce governance processes into day-to-day business operations
• Maintaining and structuring the Data Hub as the central source for data policies, standards, and processes
• Communicating governance changes, updates, and best practices clearly across the business
• Supporting data classification initiatives, including adoption, implementation, and training
• Liaising with third-party suppliers to ensure governance and catalogue tools are being used effectively
• Supporting data literacy programmes and communicating learning initiatives via the Data Hub
• Identifying and escalating data risks, supporting risk management activities where required

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

The successful Data Governance Analyst will have:

• Experience in data governance, data management, or a closely related data role
• Working knowledge of GDPR, including DSARs and DPIAs
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate data-related concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A solid understanding of technical data terminology, with a background in BI, data analysis, or analytics being highly beneficial
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple governance workstreams
• Experience identifying data risks and supporting risk management processes
• Exposure to data modelling concepts (desirable)
• Experience with data catalogue or governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Precisely
• Experience sharing and embedding data governance practices across a business

HOW TO APPLY:

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.