Junior Data Governance Analyst | £35,000 + Bonus & 10% Pension

Bristol
1 month ago
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Salary - £30,000 to £35,000 + Bonus, Health, 25 days holiday, 10% Pension

Are you early in your data career and interested in Data Governance, but don’t want a heavily technical or coding‑focused role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long‑term career in data governance within the utilities and critical infrastructure sector, where data accuracy, security, and trust genuinely matter.
We’re looking for a Junior Data Governance Analyst with a good understanding of data concepts, strong communication skills, and the right attitude to learn. You don’t need hands‑on data governance experience yet full training and support will be provided.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll help embed good data practices across the organisation by working closely with both technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders. This role sits at the intersection of data, people, and process.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and policies
Helping maintain data definitions, glossaries, metadata, and data catalogues
Engaging with stakeholders to understand data issues and support improvements
Assisting with data quality assessments and remediation activities
Supporting data classification, access control, and compliance processes
Promoting data literacy and good data behaviours across the business
This role focuses on understanding and improving data, rather than building pipelines or writing code.

What we’re looking for
This role is designed for junior or early‑career professionals who want to grow into data governance.

Essential:

A basic understanding of data concepts (data lifecycle, quality, governance, privacy)
Interest in enterprise data platforms and how data flows through systems
Awareness of cloud data environments, particularly Azure
Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders
A positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
Desirable (but not required):

Exposure to tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Data Lake, Purview, or Power BI
Understanding of GDPR or data protection principles
Degree or background in data, IT, information management, or a related field
Why this role is a strong career move:

Clear entry point into data governance, a growing and in‑demand discipline
Training provided you’ll learn data governance best practice on the job
Exposure to large‑scale, real‑world data environments without heavy coding
Work in a regulated, purpose‑driven industry where data quality truly matters
Opportunity to build long‑term progression into senior governance or data roles
Who this role is ideal for:

Junior data analysts or data professionals looking to move into governance
Graduates interested in data, risk, compliance, or information management
Individuals who enjoy working with people and improving processes
Anyone looking for a data career that balances technical understanding with communication
If this sounds like something you would be interested in get in touch, (url removed)

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