ICT Data Quality Analyst

Hays.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Quality Analyst to ensure organizational data accuracy and consistency across its systems. The role requires monitoring data quality metrics, performing data validation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong T-SQL skills and experience in data profiling, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess data structure and identify anomalies.
• Strong querying and validation skills using T-SQL.
• Experience in GDPR and Data Protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve data quality across systems.
• Identify and correct errors in datasets.
• Document quality metrics and maintain data dictionaries.

Skills

Data Profiling

T-SQL

Communication

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Data Protection Awareness

Cybersecurity Awareness

Tools

RMS (Niche)

Pronto

CAD systems

Job description

Role Description
To monitor, assess and improve the quality of data across systems and processes, ensuring it meets organisational standards and supports strategic and governance goals. The Data Quality Analyst is to ensure that the organisation's data is accurate, complete, consistent and reliable for operational use.

Data Validation & Cleansing: Identify & correct errors or inconsistencies in datasets.
Data Profiling: Analyse data to understand its structure, content, relationships, & quality.
Quality Metrics & Reporting: Track data quality KPIs (e.g., completeness, accuracy, timeliness).
Root Cause Analysis: Investigate data issues & recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
Collaboration: Work with data inputters, analysts, & business stakeholders to align on UK & Policing data standards.
Documentation: Maintain data dictionaries, quality rules, & audit trails.

Main Responsibilities

Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying & responding to complex issues & assignments. Receives specific direction, accepts guidance & has work reviewed at agreed milestones. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.

Interacts with & influences colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers & partners. May supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects. Understands & collaborates on the analysis of user/customer needs & represents this in their work.

Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments. Applies methodical approach to issue definition & resolution

Demonstrates effective communication skills. Plans, schedules & monitors own work (& that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines & according to relevant legislation, standards & procedures. Contributes fully to the work of teams. Appreciates how your own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client. Demonstrates an analytical & systematic approach to issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities. Understands how your own role impacts security & demonstrates routine security practice & knowledge required for own work

Experience and Qualifications

Data Profiling: Ability to assess data structure, patterns, & anomalies
T-SQL: Strong ability to query, interrogate, and validate data
Desirable to have working knowledge of RMS (Niche), Pronto & CAD systems
GDPR, Data Protection awareness
Cybersecurity awareness
Excellent communication, problem-solving
Stakeholder / Customer Engagement & customer service

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