Are you ready to make a significant impact by ensuring the accuracy, consistency and security of our data? We are seeking a dedicated Data Governance Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing data policies, procedures and standards that drive business efficiencies and give our organisation a competitive edge. As a vital member of the Data Governance and Automation team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to document activities for automation, enhance data quality and manage metadata.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing data governance policies, procedures, and standards that align with industry best practices.
- Working with cross-functional teams to document identified activities for automation in areas such as data quality monitoring, metadata management, or master data management.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure effective communication and collaboration on projects related to master data.
- Monitoring and measuring compliance with data governance policies/standards and identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Collaborating with the Data Engineering team to ensure that data pipelines and systems adhere to data governance policies and standards.
- Use data modelling techniques to identify ways in which an organisation can operate more effectively. Gathering Metadata (TDE, BDE, Lineage)
- Exploring how the organisation is currently operating via research, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, collecting quantitative data.
- Working with stakeholders across the organisations to map out data processes. Understanding different solutions, their risks, benefits, and impacts.
On top of working for the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, you’ll also receive:
- A competitive starting salary plus up to 10% annual bonus
- 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus the option to purchase up to 5 more days
- 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days every year
- An excellent pension and salary Life Assurance scheme
- A huge range of high street retailer discounts to help with cost of living via MyArco Perks
- Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development
- Long-term service awards – we’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 40 years
The ideal Data Governance Specialist will be/have:
- In-depth understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK). Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.
- Extensive knowledge of GDPR and other data protection regulations relevant to the UK and Ireland.
- Experience with data management practices, including data quality, data integration, and master data management
- Familiarity with data governance & quality tools and methodologies. (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
- Knowledge of data modelling and database management systems.
- Experience with metadata management and data cataloging.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills to convey data governance concepts and requirements to stakeholders and cross functional teams