Data Governance Analyst (Longsight)

We are looking for a talented Data Governance Analyst to join our highly successful centralised data team. The Data Governance Analyst will collaborate across teams, improving governance standards and practices. You will have a solid understanding of data governance frameworks and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Join this dynamic organisation and play a key role in enhancing data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor data quality across core systems and identify accuracy or completeness issues.
• Investigate data anomalies and support teams in resolving root‑cause problems.
• Maintain data standards, definitions, and documentation (data dictionary, metadata, naming standards).
• Support governance policies, data lifecycle practices, and compliance requirements (including GDPR).
• Work with data stewards and business teams to improve data processes and ensure dataset ownership.
• Map data flows, highlight gaps, and recommend improvements to strengthen data integrity.
• Produce clear reports on data quality metrics, risks, and governance performance.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in data validation, data quality assessment, and governance processes.
• Solid understanding of data structures, relational databases, metadata, and data lifecycle principles.
• Confident using SQL, Excel, Power BI, and the Microsoft Fabric suite for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to map data flows and document system‑to‑system data movement.
• Familiarity with data catalogues, metadata management, and data dictionary tools.
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks (accuracy, consistency, completeness, timeliness).
• Experience with data governance platforms or Master Data Management (MDM) concepts (desirable).
• Understanding of GDPR, data protection requirements, and good data handling practices.
• Ability to analyse large datasets, identify anomalies, and interpret patterns.
• Comfortable using query tools, dashboards, and validation scripts to test and verify data.
• Exposure to cloud and modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Lake and Data Warehouse.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain data issues to both technical and non‑technical colleagues.

Key Result Areas

• Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering: High stakeholder satisfaction from business units. Have clear and validated requirements.
• Knowledge Transfer & Documentation: Comprehensive technical documentation delivered for all designed components.
• Data Quality & Data Security: Proactive identification and mitigation of technical and compliance risks. No major security incidents linked to architectural design. Adherence to data protection best practices and institutional IT policies.

Other Information

The Data Governance Analyst will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:

• to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.
• to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.