At a Glance
- Tasks: Support data governance and metadata management to enhance enterprise data capabilities.
- Company: Join a leading recruitment agency with a focus on innovative data solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for extension and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving data quality and governance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in data analysis, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Data Business Analyst to support the design, delivery, and continual improvement of enterprise data governance and metadata management capabilities. This role would also suit a Data Manager or Global Data Librarian with strong experience in structuring, cataloguing, and governing data assets across complex organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into data governance, metadata, and data management solutions.
- Develop and maintain enterprise metadata frameworks, including data definitions, data lineage, data classification, and data catalogues.
- Support the creation and management of data dictionaries, glossaries, and taxonomies to improve data consistency and usability across the organisation.
- Work with stakeholders to identify and manage critical data assets, ensuring they are properly documented, classified, and governed.
- Implement and maintain data governance processes, including data ownership, stewardship, and quality controls.
- Conduct data quality and data risk assessments, identifying issues and supporting remediation plans.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure metadata is captured and integrated into tools such as data catalogues and governance platforms.
- Support regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR), ensuring data is handled appropriately throughout its lifecycle.
- Facilitate workshops with business and technical teams to improve data understanding, standards, and governance adoption.
- Produce clear reporting and dashboards on data quality, governance maturity, and metadata coverage.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience as a Data Business Analyst, Data Manager, or similar role.
- Proven experience with metadata management, data cataloguing, or data library functions.
- Experience implementing or supporting data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM).
- Understanding of data lineage, data classification, and data quality management.
- Ability to identify and manage critical data elements (CDEs).
- Experience working with data governance tools (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview or similar).
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to translate data concepts into business-friendly language.
- Experience in regulated environments is beneficial.
Desirable:
- Background in information management, library science, or records management (for Global Librarian profile).
- Experience defining enterprise-wide data standards and taxonomies.
- Knowledge of data privacy and compliance frameworks.
Data Business Analyst in Leeds employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Leeds, where your expertise as a Data Business Analyst will be valued and nurtured. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and hands-on experience in data governance and management. With a focus on innovation and compliance, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our data landscape while enjoying the benefits of flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
