Junior Data Governance Analyst

Opus Recruitment Solutions; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring a Junior Data Governance Analyst to support data governance initiatives in the utilities sector. This position offers a hybrid work model and is suitable for early-career professionals willing to learn. Responsibilities include implementing governance frameworks, maintaining data definitions, and engaging with stakeholders. Applicants should have a basic understanding of data concepts and strong communication skills. Training is provided for practical learning in data governance.

Benefits

Bonus

Health insurance

25 days holiday

10% Pension

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of data lifecycle, quality, governance, and privacy.
• Interest in enterprise data platforms and understanding data flows.
• Awareness of cloud data environments, particularly Azure.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and policies.
• Maintain data definitions, glossaries, metadata, and data catalogues.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand data issues and support improvements.

Skills

Understanding of data concepts

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Education

Degree or background in data, IT, information management, or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL

Power BI

Job description

Junior Data Governance Analyst

Bristol (Hybrid)

Salary - £30,000 to £35,000 + Bonus, Health, 25 days holiday, 10% Pension

Are you early in your data career and interested in Data Governance, but don’t want a heavily technical or coding‑focused role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long‑term career in data governance within the utilities and critical infrastructure sector, where data accuracy, security, and trust genuinely matter.

We’re looking for a Junior Data Governance Analyst with a good understanding of data concepts, strong communication skills, and the right attitude to learn. You don’t need hands‑on data governance experience yet full training and support will be provided.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll help embed good data practices across the organisation by working closely with both technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders. This role sits at the intersection of data, people, and process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and policies
• Helping maintain data definitions, glossaries, metadata, and data catalogues
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand data issues and support improvements
• Assisting with data quality assessments and remediation activities
• Supporting data classification, access control, and compliance processes
• Promoting data literacy and good data behaviours across the business

This role focuses on understanding and improving data, rather than building pipelines or writing code.

What we’re looking for

This role is designed for junior or early‑career professionals who want to grow into data governance.

Essential:

• A basic understanding of data concepts (data lifecycle, quality, governance, privacy)
• Interest in enterprise data platforms and how data flows through systems
• Awareness of cloud data environments, particularly Azure
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders
• A positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn

Desirable (but not required):

• Exposure to tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Data Lake, Purview, or Power BI
• Understanding of GDPR or data protection principles
• Degree or background in data, IT, information management, or a related field

Why this role is a strong career move:

• Clear entry point into data governance, a growing and in‑demand discipline
• Training provided you’ll learn data governance best practice on the job
• Exposure to large‑scale, real‑world data environments without heavy coding
• Work in a regulated, purpose‑driven industry where data quality truly matters
• Opportunity to build long‑term progression into senior governance or data roles

Who this role is ideal for:

• Junior data analysts or data professionals looking to move into governance
• Graduates interested in data, risk, compliance, or information management
• Individuals who enjoy working with people and improving processes
• Anyone looking for a data career that balances technical understanding with communication

If this sounds like something you would be interested in get in touch, [e-mail]