BI Analyst / BI Report Analyst

2533 – Data Governance Analyst – Aberdeen/London
We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Data Governance Analyst to join our team in Aberdeen or London .

The Data Governance Analyst will play a critical role in establishing foundational data governance practices, focusing initially on M365-related projects. Working within the Information Systems & Digital function, this role will help define and document data governance requirements, supporting the broader objective of creating a global data governance framework.

This position will also act as an informal interim liaison across departments to ensure data practices align with governance goals.

If you are a team player, possess excellent communication skills and have undertaken previous data governance analyst roles we’d love to hear from you.

Conduct requirements gathering and analysis to establish data governance standards for M365 projects, specifically targeting compliance, data retention, security, and accessibility
Develop and document governance procedures that will be foundational for broader organisational adoption and alignment with M365’s data handling capabilities
Assist in shaping the data architecture within the IS function to support governance requirements, focusing on data storage, data flow, and security within M365 and other integrated systems
Provide input to align data architecture efforts with governance standards, even in the absence of formal data stewardship, ensuring that data integrity and data quality are maintained
Act as a data governance point of contact within the IS function, coordinating with business units to identify critical data needs and interim ownership of governance responsibilities
Facilitate clear communication and guidance on data governance policies to business units, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and engaged with governance practices from the outset
Where necessary support regulatory compliance assessments and participate in risk evaluations related to data governance.
Ensure that the data governance practices meet legal and regulatory standards, mitigating data-related risks during early implementation stages of the governance framework
Document and monitor the effectiveness of data governance practices, identifying areas for improvement as part of the global data governance framework’s expansion
Support the gradual establishment of formal stewardship by maintaining comprehensive governance documentation, audit trails, and interim ownership processes to ensure accountability and promote a smooth transition as data governance practices mature

Technical Skills – data architecture principles (essential), data governance tools (beneficial not required), M365 systems, basic data management software
Interpersonal Communication Skills – skilled in communicating governance principles to IS and business teams, especially in the absence of dedicated stewards, to foster collaboration and accountability
Analytical Thinking – ability to assess complex data environments, focusing on identifying risks and applying initial governance standards effectively
Organisational Skills – must be capable of maintaining rigorous documentation and audit trails to support long-term governance and compliance needs

We are committed to recognising and rewarding hard work and offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes (but is not limited to) the following;

Company Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

We also believe effective training and development benefits both the individual and the organisation as a whole and contributes to the achievement of the company’s mission.Furthermore, once the exam is passed, the employee will be entitled to an incentive bonus.

it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors.

We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of ‘can do’ and ‘how can I help’ individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery.