Data Governance Analyst

DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST £300 - £450 PER DAY INSIDE IR35 HYBRID (2 DAYS PER WEEK - COVENTRY) 6 MONTH CONTRACT THE COMPANY: Join a large organisation undergoing a significant data governance transformation. The business is currently implementing changes driven by updated data policies, AI strategy, and best-practice data management frameworks, with strong executive sponsorship and positive stakeholder engagement across the organisation. THE ROLE: As a Data Governance Analyst, Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the implementation of updated data governance policies and associated workflows • Managing and embedding the Data Governance Management (DGM) toolkit, including definitions, lineage, and ownership assignment • Conducting and following up on data policy and compliance assessments for new initiatives and features • Working closely with stakeholders to introduce governance processes into day-to-day business operations • Maintaining and structuring the Data Hub as the central source for data policies, standards, and processes • Communicating governance changes, updates, and best practices clearly across the business • Supporting data classification initiatives, including adoption, implementation, and training • Liaising with third-party suppliers to ensure governance and catalogue tools are being used effectively • Supporting data literacy programmes and communicating learning initiatives via the Data Hub • Identifying and escalating data risks, supporting risk management activities where required YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The successful Data Governance Analyst will have: • Experience in data governance, data management, or a closely related data role • Working knowledge of GDPR, including DSARs and DPIAs • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate data-related concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • A solid understanding of technical data terminology, with a background in BI, data analysis, or analytics being highly beneficial • High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple governance workstreams • Experience identifying data risks and supporting risk management processes • Exposure to data modelling concepts (desirable) • Experience with data catalogue or governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Precisely • Experience sharing and embedding data governance practices across a business HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.