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Data Governance Analyst

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As a Data Governance Analyst, you will support the Data Governance Manager in implementing and maintaining the organisation's data governance framework. Your role will involve ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance across various data domains. You will work closely with data owners, data stewards, and IT teams to enforce data governance policies and procedures and support Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives.

What you’ll be doing as a Data Governance Analyst

  • Assist in developing and articulating the organisation's data governance vision, strategy and roadmap.
  • Support the activation and enforcement of the data governance program vision.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and data owners.
  • Ensure that master data is accurately represented, consistently defined and easily accessible across the organisation.
  • Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies and procedures.
  • Assist in establishing mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits.
  • Ensure compliance with data-related regulations and manage data-related risks.
  • Support the Data Governance Manager in leading and facilitating council meetings, driving decision-making processes and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid.
Working Pattern: 36 Hours.

What you should bring to the role
The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is:

  • Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices.
  • Experience with MDM initiatives.
  • Familiarity with tools like Azure Purview.
  • Proficient in data management tools and technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Experience in agile iterative project management methods.
  • Experience in big data cloud approaches.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary between £54,000 and £74,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
  • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoi

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