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Data Governance Analyst
Data Governance Analyst – Metadata
Join a leading organisation in shaping its data-driven future as a Data Governance Analyst – Metadata. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic data and AI initiatives during a period of significant business transformation. You will play a key role in developing and enhancing metadata management capabilities that support trusted, well-managed, and discoverable data products across the organisation.
The Role
- Support the planning and delivery of the metadata roadmap, taking ownership of key initiatives to ensure successful implementation.
- Develop and optimise capabilities within tools such as Collibra and Databricks Unity Catalog to improve metadata management.
- Collaborate with Data Owners and Data Stewards to enable high-quality data delivery and support governance outcomes.
- Promote the value of metadata tooling by demonstrating features and capabilities across teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve data processes through automation and enhancements in metadata tooling.
- Coach stakeholders on connecting business context with technical metadata management, emphasising the importance and value of metadata.
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What You’ll Do
Support the execution of the organisation’s metadata strategy and ownership of key project deliverables.
- Enhance the functionality and organisational value of metadata tools to maximise their usefulness.
- Work closely with Data Owners and Stewards to embed governance practices using advanced tooling.
- Demonstrate metadata features to foster understanding and adoption across teams.
- Identify automation opportunities to streamline data processes and improve efficiency.
- Provide training and advisory support to stakeholders on metadata management best practices and the importance of business context.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Strong knowledge of data governance principles, best practices, and the purpose of metadata management (DAMA qualification is desirable).
- At least 2 years’ experience in a data governance role within the Financial Sector.
- Hands-on experience with Collibra or similar tools (Informatica, Alation, Atacama) with awareness of Databricks Unity Catalog.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in simple, non-technical language.
- Adaptability to fast-paced, evolving environments.
- A growth mindset with a keen interest in developing expertise in data and AI governance technologies.
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Nice to Have
- Experience supporting automation of metadata processes.
- Broader knowledge of data governance tools and emerging technologies.
- Stakeholder coaching and training experience.
Package
Salary: £60,000
- Permanent, full-time role based in Eastleigh with hybrid working options.
- Benefits include:
- Flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance (minimum 35 days including bank holidays)
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Insurance benefits
- Savings schemes
- Additional employee benefits
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