Data Governance Analyst

The opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Data Governance Manager, theData Governance Analystwill be instrumental in optimising the value of our data. You be part of a close knit team, assisting in integrating all aspects of the Data Governance Framework. Your responsibilities will include guaranteeing that the Openwork Group can leverage top-notch and reliable data for evaluating performance, gaining insights, and making informed decisions. This is a fantastic time to join our Data Governance team, as we accelerate our work to improve the maturity of the function and processes.Hybrid role, based 2-3 days a week in our Swindon office.What we offer:Salary -up to £50,000
Bonus scheme - on target bonus - 7.5%
Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5%
Critical illness cover
Income protection 
Death in service - 4 x salary
27 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days A range of other flexible benefits to include private medical insurance, dental insurance and much more. What you'll be doing:
Help to build out the data governance capability across the organisation, iterating the governance framework.
Build data structures (reports and dashboards) that support stakeholders in improving their access to data.
Support the embedding of the data governance framework, including policies, standards, and controls.
Work with the business to produce Data standards (+ other artefacts) & data quality rules for business-critical data.
Prepare admin for Data Governance Council, Operational Forums & other governance mechanisms (Agendas, slides,
minutes, action & decision logs).
Chair the Operational Forums, ensuring they deliver meaningful value for the Governance office, and stakeholders alike.
Assess & Improve quality of data used within Openwork.
Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and manage expectations in line with the broader business requirements. Provide training to data owners and stewards to best utilise tools to access, understand, and interpret datasets and reports.
Build effective relationships across the Partnership.
Support building the Openwork data community to ensure best practice across the Partnership.
Help the business to become more data mature.

What will you need to succeed?

Understanding of data governance frameworks Experience working within a highly regulated sector Experience in data governance, data management or a similar role Experience in data management principles, tools & technologies Experience of using data quality measurement via technology, as part of a strong governance programme.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power BI (or similar visualisation tool). Familiarity with data privacy regulation, such as GDPR. Numerate and investigative – gets to the root of problems and does not accept the first answer. Skills in identifying and analysing problems, identifying & evaluating options, and sound decision-making skills. Ability to apply judgement to situations requiring balance between time and accuracy.
Strong stakeholder management skills.

Why us?

We're a dynamic, fast paced, and growing business with huge ambition. This is all made possible by the brilliant people who are part of The Openwork Partnership family. We're investing heavily in our colleagues, continuously striving to give them the platform to develop personally and professionally and reach their full potential.

We’re also very proud of our culture, as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to work for in 2022. The Openwork Partnership values, and respects individuality and we are committed to building an inclusive culture and environment which truly recognises and celebrates our colleague’s individual differences and identities – just like our financial advice, for us, it’s personal. We believe everyone can make a difference and your race, religion, disability, and gender will never be a barrier. At Openwork, we have a strong ethic of care for each other where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will bring your best self to work if you are trusted to choose when, where and how you do it.