Data Governance Subject Matter Expert in London

Join us at a pivotal point in the development of our data capability. As our Data Governance SME, you’ll help shape how trusted, high-quality data supports better decisions, smoother operations and positive customer outcomes across Premium Credit.

You’ll work closely with Data Architects and stakeholders across the business to build a practical, business-value-led approach to data quality and governance. If you enjoy turning complex data challenges into clear, sustainable solutions, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to influence data governance at enterprise level. Reporting to the Senior Data Architect, you’ll take ownership of key governance activity and help embed the standards, insight and accountability needed to improve data quality across the organisation.

Your work will help reduce the operational, analytical and regulatory impact of data quality issues, while giving colleagues greater confidence in the data they use.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the Data Governance Forum, ensuring data quality issues, owners and actions are clearly recorded and progressed through to resolution.
• Partner with data stewards, business analysts and technology teams to identify root causes and agree practical tactical and strategic solutions.
• Develop and embed data governance frameworks, policies and standards that are flexible, proportionate and focused on business value.
• Define, monitor and communicate meaningful data quality measures, reports and trends to relevant stakeholders.
• Assess gaps against data architecture standards, evaluate their business impact and recommend proportionate resolutions.
• Build strong relationships across the business, supporting data capability leads and promoting ownership of data quality and standards.

What you’ll bring:

• You’ll be a collaborative and credible data governance professional who can move comfortably between detail and the bigger picture.
• You’ll have strong knowledge of data governance, data quality management, data stewardship and data lifecycle management, supported by advanced Excel skills.
• Experience contributing to MDM initiatives and improving data consistency across an organisation.
• Familiarity with data cataloguing and metadata management tools such as Microsoft Purview.
• Knowledge of records management, retention and lifecycle management, ideally using SharePoint or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills, including data profiling, root-cause analysis and the ability to translate data issues into business impact.
• A working knowledge of SQL, databases, schema design and data lineage from business process through conceptual, logical and physical models.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by sending an email.

If you are made an offer of employment you will be required to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. You must reside in the UK from the start date of this role; unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Premium Credit are an equal opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to make trusted data a business advantage? If this opportunity appeals to you and you’re looking to join an industry-leading organisation where your expertise will be valued, we’d love to hear from you.