Data Governance Analyst

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is looking for a Data Governance Analyst to support the implementation of a data governance framework. This role emphasizes data quality, compliance, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance data management practices. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices.
• Experience with MDM initiatives.
• Proficient in data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing data governance vision and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with data-related regulations.
• Provide training on data governance principles.

Skills

Data governance principles

Analytical skills

Agile project management

Tools

Azure Purview

Data management tools

Job description

Job title Data Governance Analyst Ref 41686 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Offering up to £74,000 per annum depending on experience. Job grade B Closing date 21/07/2025

As a Data Governance Analyst, you will support the Data Governance Manager in implementing and maintaining the organisation's data governance framework. Your role will involve ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance across various data domains. You will work closely with data owners, data stewards, and IT teams to enforce data governance policies and procedures and support Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives.

What you’ll be doing as a Data Governance Analyst

• Assist in developing and articulating the organisation's data governance vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Support the activation and enforcement of the data governance program vision.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and data owners.
• Ensure that master data is accurately represented, consistently defined and easily accessible across the organisation.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits.
• Ensure compliance with data-related regulations and manage data-related risks.
• Support the Data Governance Manager in leading and facilitating council meetings, driving decision-making processes and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid.

Working Pattern: 36 Hours.

What you should bring to the role

• Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices.
• Experience with MDM initiatives.
• Familiarity with tools like Azure Purview.
• Proficient in data management tools and technologies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in agile iterative project management methods.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £54,000 and £74,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.