Data Governance Analyst

Police Scotland’s purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities.

As part of the team working in the Chief Data Office, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of the Data Governance Framework across the data estate within the second largest police force in the UK.

We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions to our front-line.

Police Scotland are committed to ‘becoming a data driven organisation, using data insights and evidence ethically in our decision-making to prevent harm and keep communities safe’.

To achieve this the Chief Data Office (CDO) are involved across all areas of policing and are involved in implementing a data strategy providing data foundations to enable transformational digital projects allowing for a data driven organisation and data driven decisions based on a governed data set.

As a Metadata Data Governance Analyst (DGA) you will work within a dedicated team delivering Metadata services across all aspects of policing.

You will utilise your excellent communication skills collaborating with stakeholders, building corporate knowledge on the importance and uses of trustworthy accurate data.

You will be involved in producing and maintaining the force Data Catalogue, Data Models, metadata standards and guidelines.

You will apply your excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills to spot and address metadata inconsistencies, analyse complex data scenarios and find solutions.

You will report to a Lead Data Governance Analyst. This is a permanent position, and you will be based at our Dalmarnock office in Glasgow. You will work 35 working hours per week, with the option for semi-remote work.

What we are looking for;

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to explain the importance of implementing the Data Governance Framework to those outside of the data community and across all ranks and grades within Police Scotland.
  
  
• Ability to be pro-active and use your own initiative utilising your data knowledge to make the best decisions for the organisation.
  
  
• A strong overarching attention to detail
  
  
• Experience in using or analysis of data or of data management activities
  
  
• Ability to analyse complex data structures and identify relationships and key points
  
  
• Problem-solving skills to address metadata inconsistencies, in complex data scenarios and find solutions
  
  
• Ability to produce and maintain documentation such as metadata standards and guidelines
  
  
• Enthusiastic and a willingness to learn regarding data concepts, techniques and tools.
  
  
• A knowledge of the DAMA principles for Data Governance and if not currently CDMP qualified a willingness toward towards this qualification.
  
  Why join Police Scotland.
  
  Data sits at the heart of policing in Scotland, by joining Data Governance you will help enable the organisation to become more data driven, using data insights to make data-driven decisions to prevent harm and keep communities and communities safe.
  
  We recognise the value in personal development and the requirement to keep up-to-date in this field of work, and as such we will support you in building valuable skills throughout your time with us, allowing you development time and identifying relevant training opportunities.
  
  Police Scotland provide many benefits, including an attractive pension scheme, a range of family friendly-policies that promote a good work/life balance, health and wellbeing options including on-site gyms and access to services, and a variety of discounts across major attractions and retailers. This is supplemented by a generous paid leave allowance which increases with service.
  
  A career in policing will allow you to participate in the positive change you would like to see in society, becoming part of and contributing to the provision of outstanding service across the whole of Scotland.
  
  Why join us?
  
  
• Competitive salary with annual increments
  
  
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
  
  
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
  
  
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
  
  
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
  
  
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
  
  
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
  
  
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
  
  Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.
  
  Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions