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Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.\nPeople join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.\nThe Position\nWe’re looking for a Data Governance Analyst to help drive forward some of our most ambitious and exciting data governance initiatives.\nSummary of the role\nHowden Group Services is looking for a Data Governance practitioner to support the enhancement and implementation of our Data Governance framework across the whole of the Group. 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