Data Governance Specialist

Simply Commerce are partnered with a leading health and safety equipment provider that are looking for someone to join their team of 4 Data Governance Specialists. 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.

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.

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.
• Around 2 years experience in a Data Governance / Analyst type role.
• 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.

2-3 days in office in Hull.

Up to 10% Bonus.

32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus the option to purchase up to 5 more days.

An excellent pension and salary Life Assurance scheme.

Access to their Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development.