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.
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