The opportunity
Markel is searching for a self‑motivated and capable individual to make a tangible contribution to Data Quality processes. The right candidate can work independently, be a good team player, align with shared goals, communicate effectively across functions, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing and maintaining positive data management practices, an individual with a flexible, proactive and customer‑focused mindset.
The successful candidate will support business‑as‑usual (BAU) operations related to reference data and data quality management, while also contributing to the rollout of strategic data programmes. They will be open to participating in and supporting change management initiatives and helping to embed new ways of working across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
- Own day‑to‑day DQ monitoring across DQPro and Ataccama, keeping controls current, effective, and well‑documented.
- Run validation, reconciliations, and profiling to identify anomalies, false positives, and root causes.
- Produce data analysis and feedback to evidence progress, highlight trends, and ensure clear visibility of data quality status and outcomes.
- Support release and environment checks (pre‑prod to prod) and help transition new controls into stable BAU monitoring.
- Maintain DQ registers, rule inventories and evidence packs, producing clear summaries for governance forums.
- Build familiarity with Reference Data Management (RDM) processes and support the business with ad‑hoc queries, guidance and operational needs as required.
- Track recurring issues and improvements, partnering with stakeholders to drive remediation and strengthen monitoring over time.
Key Skills
- Strong SQL fundamentals – able to read, test and make minor adjustments to queries.
- Proven capability in data validation and reconciliation, with a good attention to detail.
- Confidence working with data quality controls, including thresholds, exceptions and outcomes.
- Clear written communication, with the ability to produce concise, structured documentation.
- Execution‑focused and comfortable with repeatable operational tasks.
- Receptive to feedback and structured ways of working.
- Exposure to DQPro, Ataccama, or similar DQ tools.
- Knowledge of insurance data and understanding of data governance concepts (ownership, SLA, severity, escalation).
- Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau for dashboards and data visualisation.
- Basic familiarity with Databricks/cloud data platforms.
What’s in it for you
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus and strong benefits package.
- Up to 16% company pension scheme.
- Private medical and dental cover, menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/pets/dependants).
- Income protection, life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance.
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave.
- And other great benefits on offer along with many opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career.
Application & Accommodations
We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful.
Flexible working patterns may be considered.
Contact us to request any accommodations or adjustments: rec@markel.com or call 0161 507 5827.
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