Data Governance Analyst (Hybrid) — Shape Data Standards

Loop Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Recruitment is seeking a Data Gov Analyst to join a six-person data team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. You will help shape how data governance is applied day to day, growing your expertise while contributing to a brand-new Manchester office.

You'll trace data lineage, build shared definitions, and partner with senior stakeholders to embed best practices. Strong Excel/SQL, with Python/Databricks/Power BI exposure, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• A genuinely detail-orientated, analytical mindset.
• Confidence with Excel and SQL as standard; exposure to Python, Databricks, or Power BI is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills — you'll be a business partner from day one, across the organization.
• Background in financial services or insurance is preferred, but openness to sector is noted.

Responsibilities

• Trace data back to its source and document lineage, closing gaps where missing.
• Help build and maintain a central set of business definitions for a single data understanding.
• Partner with senior managers and department heads to embed good data practices.
• Hands-on data analysis using Excel, SQL, Python; use Databricks and Power BI; learn quickly.
• Prioritize and manage workload within a large organization, triaging tasks effectively.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

SQL

Databricks

Power BI

Python

Job description

Loop Recruitment is seeking a Data Gov Analyst to join a six-person data team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. You will help shape how data governance is applied day to day, growing your expertise while contributing to a brand-new Manchester office.

You'll trace data lineage, build shared definitions, and partner with senior stakeholders to embed best practices. Strong Excel/SQL, with Python/Databricks/Power BI exposure, is highly valued.