Data Governance Analyst

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to manage and protect data, ensuring it meets regulatory standards and is used ethically. You will support the Data Governance Framework, enhance data quality, and work collaboratively across the organization to embed best practices.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing through length of service

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance

Access to health assessments and dental insurance

Discounts on Bupa products and services

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a data governance or data management role.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and ethical AI principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of Bupa’s Data Governance Framework.
• Collaborate with teams to embed data and AI governance practices.
• Monitor and improve data quality through profiling and cleansing strategies.

Skills

Data Governance Frameworks

AI Concepts

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Professional certifications (e.g. CDMP, DGSP, BCS, IDM)

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description:

Data Governance Analyst

Salary:up to £55,000 dependant on experience
Location status:Flexible working available
Location:UK-wide (with occasional travel to Bupa offices)
Contract type:Permanent
Shift pattern:Full-time

We make health happen

At Bupa, we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and make a better world. As a global healthcare leader with no shareholders, our focus is always on our customers and the communities we serve.

As a Data Governance Analyst, you’ll play a key role in making sure our data – and the AI systems that rely on it – are used responsibly, fairly, and effectively. You’ll help shape how we manage and protect our data, ensuring it’s accurate, secure, and aligned with our values and regulatory standards.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and make a real impact on how we use data to improve health outcomes. You’ll work across the business, helping teams understand and apply data governance principles in a way that’s practical, ethical, and future-focused.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Support the rollout of Bupa’s Data Governance Framework, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to embed data and AI governance practices.
• Help define governance objectives, standards, and guidelines that align with our organisational goals.
• Provide guidance on key governance tools like data dictionaries and catalogues.
• Monitor and improve data quality through profiling, cleansing, and enrichment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data and AI governance policies and relevant regulations.
• Analyse data to identify trends and provide insights that support better governance.
• Participate in governance committees and working groups to promote best practices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data and AI governance.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about data, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference. You’ll bring:

• Experience in a data governance or data management role.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and ethical AI principles.
• Proficiency in tools like SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. DPA 2018, CCPA) is a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CDMP, DGSP, BCS, IDM) are desirable.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Access to our health assessments and dental insurance
• Discounts on Bupa products and services
• Support for professional development and career growth

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

IT

Locations:

Bupa Place