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Data Governance Analyst

Pennon Group
Exeter, Devon
7 months ago
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We’re looking for a Data Governance Analyst to join our team at a salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits, offering hybrid working from Redhill, Exeter, or Bristol. This role provides the chance to tackle complex data governance challenges, ensure compliance, and drive data integrity—all with autonomy and ongoing development opportunities.

Role Overview

As a Data Governance Analyst, you’ll be key to maintaining the accuracy, security, and usability of enterprise data. You’ll support and enhance data governance frameworks, policies, and standards while collaborating across teams to embed best practices throughout the data lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing

  • Promote and champion data governance principles across the organisation

  • Support data quality, metadata, and master data management initiatives

  • Develop and maintain data standards, policies, and procedures

  • Implement governance changes and gain stakeholder buy-in

  • Monitor compliance and escalate issues when needed

  • Facilitate data stewardship and maintain glossaries/catalogues

  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to align governance with data strategies

  • Conduct data quality assessments and support remediation

  • Maintain metadata repositories and data lineage documentation

  • Support data classification and access controls

  • Provide training to enhance data literacy and reduce risks

    What we’re looking for

  • Up-to-date knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices

  • Experience with data catalogs and meta data management

  • Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Purview and Azure data technologies (SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake)

  • Proven ability to implement policies across diverse enterprises

  • Experience working in cross-functional IT teams

  • Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  • Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and preferably MS Azure certifications

    Why you’ll love working with us

    We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

    Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

    A discretionary Bonus

    Competitive Contributory Pension

    Share-save Scheme

    Various health benefits

    Wellbeing support programmes

    A range of Group Discounts

    Cycle to Work Scheme

    Financial support services

    And plenty more

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