Data Governance Analyst

Zohorecruit; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ShortList Recruitment Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Data Governance Analyst to join our NW client’s Cyber team, based near Chester with hybrid working and 2 days on site. You will protect corporate data, ensure correct identification, classification, retention and security, and oversee compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements using Microsoft Purview.

Close collaboration with technical and non-technical teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of data governance fundamentals, including data retention, classification, and security controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview and data governance policies.
• Ability to document and report clearly and accurately.
• Understanding of data protection and privacy legislation.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPM or CIPP/E.

Responsibilities

• Protect corporate data and ensure correct identification, classification, retention, and security.
• Oversee compliance with internal policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Embed effective data governance practices across the business.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement data governance policies.

Skills

Data governance

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Data protection

Attention to detail

Education

CIPM / CIPP/E

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Permanent | ShortList Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 28/09/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 4701

Technology

DOE

City Chester

Province Cheshire

Postal Code CH1

Job Description

Data Governance Analyst

Chester

ShortList is looking for an experienced Data Governance Analyst to play a pivotal role in the Cyber team for our established NW client.

The Data Governance Analyst will play a key role in protecting corporate data and report directly into the Head of Cyber Security. The role is fundamentally responsible for ensuring data is correctly identified, classified, retained, and secured. You will also be overseeing the compliance with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

The Data Governance Analyst will primarily work with Microsoft Purview, so experience with this platform is essential. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to embed effective data governance practices and ensure data is managed securely and consistently.

This Data Governance Analyst role is based just outside of Chester and requires 2 days per week on site.

Key requirements for the Data Governance Analyst role

• Solid knowledge of data governance fundamentals, including data retention, classification, and security controls
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview
  
• Experience creating and maintaining clear, accurate documentation and reporting
  
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
  
• Understanding of data protection and privacy legislation
  
• Experience designing and implementing data governance policies and processes
  
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  
• Relevant certifications such as CIPM, CIPP/E, or equivalent data governance qualifications
  

The Data Governance Analyst role comes with a range of industry-leading benefits and a competitive salary depending on experience.

The role is based near Chester and offers hybrid working. It is commutable from Liverpool, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington and North Wales.