Data Asset Register Lead

As an Information Asset Register Lead, you will need to collaborate with the Head of Data Management and the Data Governance Manager to ensure data quality, compliance, and accessibility. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in educating other team members on the utilisation of the Information Asset Register and in shaping the evolution of data governance strategies and policies.

What you’ll be doing as a Data Asset Register Lead

Creating and maintaining a comprehensive catalogue of all data sources within the organisation using Azure Purview.
Classify data based on its information type, sensitivity, quality and business value.
Track data lineage using Azure Purview to support transparency and data integrity across the organisation.
Work with IT and security teams to set up appropriate access controls and monitor data usage to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including data owners, data stewards, IT teams and business units.
Provide training and support to other users of Azure Purview in the organisation.
Enforce data governance policies by setting up automated data validation and policy enforcement in Azure Purview.
Stay up to date with new Azure Purview features and data governance best practices, and adapt internal processes as needed.
Base Location: Reading – Hybrid

Working Pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

We want to bring together a team of brilliant tech minds with game-changing ideas. We’re looking for people who will help us reimagine the way we work and the way we get things done:
A truly digital mindset. Open to collaboration. Open to risk. Open to new ways of doing things.
Obsessed with data. Obsessed with excellence.
People who think and behave differently from the way we do. People who don’t want to just be another cog in the machine.
You should have the following experience and skills:

Experience with Azure Purview, including data cataloguing, data classification, data lineage tracking and policy enforcement.
Experience with data security principles and data privacy regulations.
Familiarity with other data management tools (Power BI, SQL Server).
Experience in managing data-related projects, coordinating with different teams and driving project deliverables.
Solid understanding of data governance principles and practices.
Knowledge of Azure cloud services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks or Azure Synapse Analytics.
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
A proactive attitude towards learning, adapting to change, and continuous improvement in data governance practices.
Desirable experience includes:

Experience in the water industry or other utilities.
Familiarity with Azure Data Lake, Lakehouse architecture or Master Data Management (MDM).
Ability to write SQL queries and understanding of data warehousing concepts.
What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays).
Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment