Data Asset Manager in London

Location: Cardiff; Edinburgh; BelfastSalary: 44,640 - 48,221 per yearEmployment: FlexibleCategory: Data AnalystPosted: 2026-11-11Valid to: 2026-11-24Employer: Companies HouseJob summaryHelp us build a trusted understanding of one of the UK's most important public data assets.As Companies House continues its transformation journey, we're growing our Data Management team and are opening up new opportunities to develop and expand with 3 new roles as Data Asset Manager. Our focus is to understand, govern and improve the data that underpins our services. As Data Asset Manager you'll work across business and technology teams to uncover how data is created, used and managed, helping to build the foundations for trusted, accessible and well-governed data across the organisation.About the roleData is at the heart of everything we do at Companies House, and as we expand our teams we are looking for professionals bringing a detailed and creative outlook to help us build a trusted understanding of the data that supports our services, operations and strategic decision-making.This is an exciting opportunity to join us in developing capability at a time of significant transformation. Come and play a key role in helping the organisation understand where data comes from, how it flows through systems, who owns it and how it should be managed.Why choose Companies House?At Companies House we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success.Our benefits includeFlexible working with no core hours (6am – 8pm flexible options)30 days annual leave8 bank holidays & 1 privilege dayEnrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97%Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to workWebinar - Give yourself the best opportunity to apply!Join our colleagues and team leaders for a virtual ‘find out more’ session on Wednesday 18th November at 13:00 - 13:30, to feel confident about applying – click on this Teams link to join Please note:This role can be based out of our Cardiff, Edinburgh of Belfast offices. Due to capacity constraints, we are unable to accept external applications for our Belfast office. However, current employees based in Belfast are eligible to applyThis role will require Security Clearance which means that candidates must have lived in the UK for 3 out of the last 5 years.This role can only be worked in the UKJob descriptionWorking closely with Data Owners, Information Asset Owners, subject matter experts and technical teams, you'll investigate and document critical data assets, helping to improve data quality, governance and organisational understanding.You'll combine analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement and data management practices to help establish the foundations for effective data governance across Companies House.As a Data Asset Manager, you will:Build and maintain the Companies House data catalogue for priority data assets.Create clear and accurate records covering data definitions, ownership, metadata, source systems and lineage.Work with business and technical stakeholders to capture, validate and maintain information about key data assets.Investigate how data is created, transformed and used across systems and services.Use SQL and other analysis techniques to explore data structures, relationships and lineage.Identify, document and reconcile business rules that exist across systems, processes and business areas.Translate complex technical information into clear, accessible documentation for a range of audiences.Support the adoption of data asset management and governance practices across the organisation.Contribute to the continuous improvement of standards, processes and ways of working within the Data Management team. What could a typical day look like?No two days are quite the same. One day you might be collaborating with business and technical teams to understand how critical data is created, used and maintained. The next, you could be using SQL to investigate data quality issues, validating data definitions with subject matter experts, or updating metadata and lineage records to improve transparency and governance. Through your work, you'll help ensure data is accurate, understood and fit for purpose, enabling colleagues to make informed decisions with confidence.Person specificationWe're looking for someone who enjoys understanding how data works and can build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.The successfull candidate will have:Working with data management, metadata, data governance or related disciplines.Documenting data definitions, business rules, processes or information assets.Gathering information from stakeholders and validating complex requirements.Using SQL, or similar tools, to investigate and understand data.Translating technical concepts into clear and practical documentation.Managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.You may also have:Experience working within government, the wider public sector or a regulated environment.Knowledge of data governance, metadata management or data catalogue practices.Awareness of data lineage, data quality and data lifecycle concepts.Knowledge of recognised frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK.Relevant data, analytics or governance qualifications.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Changing and ImprovingMaking Effective DecisionsWorking TogetherManaging a Quality ServiceTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:Experience using SQL or similar tools to interrogate dataBenefitsAlongside your salary of 44,640, Companies House contributes 12,932 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Join Companies House and discover a role that offers more than just a job, with flexibility, career development and a genuinely supportive culture where you can thrive:Flexible working from day one – hybrid working, flexible hours and flexitimeA generous, competitive package – including 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 1 privilege day, plus family leave and sickness provisionWe invest in your future – funded training, professional qualifications and clear career progression pathwaysA modern and welcoming workplace – collaboration spaces, on-site facilities and an office you’ll enjoyStand-out location benefits – including free parking in Cardiff and on-site amenities across all locationWellbeing at the heart of what we do – occupational health support, mental health advocates and wellbeing initiativesReal savings and lifestyle perks – myLifestyle discounts, gym discounts and childcare supportA friendly, social and inclusive culture – staff networks, sports and social groups and volunteering opportunitiesSecurity you can count on – Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of around 28%Find out more about our full range of benefits: Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk)Head to our Recruitment Careers Hub to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. We celebrate diversity... As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing recruitmentCH@companieshouse.gov.uk.Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).Where will you be working?This role is based out of our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office, please be aware this role cannot be worked outside of the UKBelfast office - only available for internal candidate applicationsWe are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities.Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you; however, you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently to meet business needs. Things you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.Dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change)Closing date: 24th November 23:55Sifting: w/c 25th NovemberInterview: w/c 9th December Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.What will the process look like?Application 1. Write a CV. Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements (please try and keep this to 2 pages)2. Write a 750 word personal statement where you demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification for this role:How you have investigated, analysed or interpreted data to identify issues, trends or opportunities for improvement.How you have documented, maintained or improved information about data assets, including data definitions, metadata, standards or governance controls.How you have collaborated with stakeholders to gather, validate and improve information, balancing different perspectives and ensuring data accuracy.We’re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as your name and age) from your personal statement.Aim to make full use of the word count, and look to structure your answer in a clear and defined way that best matches the key elements listed above. We want to find out about you through this process, so give us examples that you have lived and experienced and the impact this has had within the situation.Please note: In the case of a large number of applications, before conducting a full sift as described above, the panel may conduct a pre-sift assessing all applications against the following Experience : Working with data management, metadata, data governance or related disciplines for data investigation and analysis (prompt 1 above)SiftOnce the advert has closed, we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. InterviewCompanies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. Candidates will be invited to attend an online interview which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams.The interview will be assessing Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills listed in the advert, and Strengths (not shared before interview).Activity During the interview there will be an activity based on the Technical skill. Candidates successfully selected for interview will receive full details when booking their interview.OfferAll candidates attending interview will receive outcomes and feedback from the panel. All offers will be made in merit order.In the event of a tied outcome the distinguishing criteria will be Technical Skill: Experience using SQL or similar tools to interrogate dataA reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.SponsorshipCompanies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. Pre-Employment CheckingIn line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. From June 2026, applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). Your personal details (name, National Insurance number, and date of birth) will be checked against the Civil Service Resourcing Extract IFD.This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued.If your details appear on this database, you will not be offered employment unless you can demonstrate exceptional circumstances. Companies House, acting on behalf of the vacancy holder, will inform you if your application is refused for this reason.Please note: You are not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact : Name : Saskia AubreyEmail : saubrey@companieshouse.gov.ukRecruitment teamEmail : recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.ukFurther informationWe welcome applications in Welsh / Rydym yn croesawi ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact infopoint@companieshouse.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission . info@csc.gov.ukCivil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ