Data Governance Subject Matter Expert

Premium Credit; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Workplace pension scheme

Hybrid working with Leatherhead office

25 days annual leave plus bankHolidays

Private health and dental cover

Personal development investment

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and

Mental Health First Aiders

Descripción de la vacante

Premium Credit is seeking a Data Governance Subject Matter Expert in London on hybrid basis. You will lead governance activities, embed standards, and drive data quality improvements across the organisation. The role partners with data architects and stakeholders to deliver practical, business-value-led data governance.

You’ll help reduce data quality risks, improve decision making and enable better customer outcomes through strong governance and data lifecycle practices.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of data governance and data quality management.
• 1+ year experience in data governance roles preferred.
• Experience partnering with data stewards and technology teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Data Governance Forum, recording and progressing data quality issues and actions to resolution.
• Partner with data stewards, business analysts and tech teams to diagnose root causes and craft practical solutions.
• Develop and embed governance frameworks, policies and standards focused on business value.
• Define, monitor and communicate meaningful data quality metrics and trends to stakeholders.
• Assess gaps against architecture standards and recommend proportionate resolutions.
• Build relationships across the business to promote data quality ownership and standards.

Conocimientos

Data governance

Data quality management

Data stewardship

Data lifecycle management

SQL

Excel advanced

Data profiling

Educación

(not specified)

Herramientas

Microsoft Purview

Descripción del empleo

Data Governance Subject Matter Expert

Hybrid working | London Location

Why join Premium Credit?

Join us at a pivotal point in the development of our data capability. As our Data Governance SME, you’ll help shape how trusted, high-quality data supports better decisions, smoother operations and positive customer outcomes across Premium Credit.

You’ll work closely with Data Architects and stakeholders across the business to build a practical, business-value-led approach to data quality and governance. If you enjoy turning complex data challenges into clear, sustainable solutions, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

• Competitive salary


• A workplace pension scheme


• Hybrid working, with collaborative days in our Leatherhead office


• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata)


• Private health and dental cover


• Support and investment in your personal development


• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

About Premium Credit

Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners- and growing.

Certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re a successful business with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, a Net Promoter Score of +78, a Glassdoor rating of 4.2 and a Silver Sustainability medal.

The opportunity

This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to influence data governance at enterprise level. Reporting to the Senior Data Architect, you’ll take ownership of key governance activity and help embed the standards, insight and accountability needed to improve data quality across the organisation.

Your work will help reduce the operational, analytical and regulatory impact of data quality issues, while giving colleagues greater confidence in the data they use.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the Data Governance Forum, ensuring data quality issues, owners and actions are clearly recorded and progressed through to resolution.


• Partner with data stewards, business analysts and technology teams to identify root causes and agree practical tactical and strategic solutions.


• Develop and embed data governance frameworks, policies and standards that are flexible, proportionate and focused on business value.


• Define, monitor and communicate meaningful data quality measures, reports and trends to relevant stakeholders.


• Assess gaps against data architecture standards, evaluate their business impact and recommend proportionate resolutions.


• Build strong relationships across the business, supporting data capability leads and promoting ownership of data quality and standards.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a collaborative and credible data governance professional who can move comfortably between detail and the bigger picture. You’ll be confident challenging constructively, influencing stakeholders and maintaining momentum across multiple priorities.

You’ll have strong knowledge of data governance, data quality management, data stewardship and data lifecycle management, supported by advanced Excel skills.

We’d also value:

• Experience contributing to MDM initiatives and improving data consistency across an organisation.


• Familiarity with data cataloguing and metadata management tools such as Microsoft Purview.


• Knowledge of records management, retention and lifecycle management, ideally using SharePoint or similar tools.


• Strong analytical skills, including data profiling, root-cause analysis and the ability to translate data issues into business impact.


• A working knowledge of SQL, databases, schema design and data lineage from business process through conceptual, logical and physical models.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by sending an email to [e-mail]

If you are made an offer of employment you will be required to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. You must reside in the UK from the start date of this role; unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

To ensure you can work from home efficiently you will be asked to provide your internet speed at the application stage.

Premium Credit are an equal opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. We are open to part-time working and job share.

By submitting your application, you agree that Premium Credit may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. To view our Privacy Notice please go to: https://www.premiumcredit.com/Recruitment-privacy-notice

All postholders will be subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we identify a number of suitable candidates. All applicants will be advised if the vacancy closes early.