Data Governance Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Closing Date
26th October 2026
Accessibility
We know that reading through job adverts can sometimes be a lot to take in, so to help make things easier, we have added a digital accessibility tool to the top of the page where you can access an audio version of this advert, change the language, font size and colour and some other tools you may find helpful. To access click on ‘Recite me’ at the top of this page. Our dedicated recruitment team are also available to provide any further support.
Who are we?
We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.
What we’re looking for:
The Data Governance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of data governance frameworks, policies, and processes. This role ensures that data is accurate, consistent, and compliant with regulatory requirements, enabling the organisation to maximise the value of its data assets.
The role involves working closely with stakeholders across business and technology teams to define data standards, monitor data quality, and drive continuous improvement in data management practices.
You’ll be relied on to:
- Collaborate with data owners and stewards to define and document critical data elements
- Monitor and report on data quality metrics, identifying issues and recommending remediation
- Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure alignment on data governance objectives
- Identify opportunities to enhance data governance processes and tools
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions on data governance practices
You can read a full job description here.
You’ll need to have:
- Degree in Data Management, Information Technology, or related field
- Data Governance or Data Management certification desirable
- Experience in data governance or data management roles
- Exposure to data quality monitoring and remediation
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
What you’ll get in return:
- A competitive salary starting at £44,399 rising to £50,740
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
- Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
- 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
- “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
- Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
- Enhanced pay for parental leave
- Retail discounts and cashback scheme
- Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
- Colleague recognition including Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards
- Living Wage Accredited Employer
- Award winning employer for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Workplace Health and Wellbeing’ and leading the industry in championing equality, diversity and inclusion
- Annual salary review
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Company Sick Pay
- In-house Occupational Health Team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive training
The way we do things
Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business - from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.
We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.
Interested?
If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, click the link below.
If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at [email protected] or on 07971 038 982.
You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.