Data Quality Analyst

Job Title: Data Quality Analyst

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Salary: £42,700 per annum (Regional salary)
Grade: 9
Reporting Office: Manchester, Trafford

Working Model:

• Agile Worker: 20% 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
• Office Worker: Contractual hours to be worked from reporting office

Closing Date: 20 April 2026
Interview Dates: 29 April 2026 (Please note: in-person interviews will be held at the West Ham Lane Office, Stratford)

Benefits Include:
Excellent pension scheme (up to 6% employer double contribution), 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service plus Bank Holidays, health cash plan, life assurance, paid volunteering days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, and more.

Early applications are encouraged as the advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

About the Role

Join the Data Quality and Assurance Team and contribute to the organisation s transformation into a truly data-driven environment. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how data is trusted, governed, and used across the organisation, directly influencing decision-making, regulatory compliance, and service improvement for customers.

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a key role in embedding the Data Governance Framework across the organisation. You will work closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, define standards, and ensure data is accurate, consistent, and trusted for operational, regulatory, and strategic use.

The organisation is on a journey towards becoming insight-driven through the use of trusted data. A refined Data Governance Framework is being embedded to improve how data is collected, managed, and shared.

This role is critical in ensuring a single trusted version of the truth, supporting consistent regulatory reporting, improving operational performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making.

You will report into the Data Quality and Assurance Manager and be part of the wider Data Governance team, working collaboratively with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and business stakeholders.

Your Impact in the Role

• Investigate data issues using SQL, Excel, housing management systems, master data management tools, and other analytical tools to identify root causes and propose solutions
• Maintain and enhance the data governance framework, including supporting the development of the Business Glossary and Critical Data Elements (CDEs), ensuring alignment with business definitions, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Work with stakeholders and Data Stewards to develop and deliver data improvement plans that enhance data quality and support organisational objectives
• Define data quality metrics based on business rules, develop reporting and scorecards, and communicate insights to business leads
• Maintain records of end-to-end data flows and information assets to ensure auditability and regulatory compliance
• Support regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reporting requirements
• Assess the impact of data-related changes and ensure alignment with data standards and business processes
• Collaborate across Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and governance forums to embed data governance practices
• Support governance forums and working groups through reporting and stakeholder engagement

What You ll Bring

• Strong experience as a Data Quality Analyst or within a data governance/data quality function, ideally in the housing sector or a similar organisation
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to lead discussions and influence outcomes
• Understanding of DAMA data quality management principles (desirable)
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience (desirable)

About the Organisation

This organisation is a leading provider of housing and development services, committed to delivering high-quality homes that support people s health, happiness, and security. It serves diverse communities across multiple regions in the UK.

People are at the heart of the organisation, and success depends on attracting and developing talented individuals who reflect its values and behaviours.

Diversity and inclusion are central to its culture, with a strong commitment to fair and transparent recruitment practices and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Sustainability is also a core priority, reflecting the organisation s responsibility as a major housing provider.