Data Governance Analyst

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.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in executing 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

• 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.

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 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, and more.