Senior Data Quality Analyst (Principal Data Analyst)

BBC Group and Public Services; London, Salford, Newcastle upon Tyne, Cardiff, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Quality Analyst to enhance its data governance framework. This pivotal role involves developing best practices and policies to ensure data quality and compliance across the organization. You will work closely with data teams to implement a robust Data Quality framework, monitor data quality metrics, and address data quality issues. The position offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about data excellence and want to contribute to a digital-first organization, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible 35-hour workweek

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounted dental care

Health care

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Data Quality Management and frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Developing Data Quality frameworks and standards.
• Managing Data Quality issues and improvement processes.

Skills

Data Quality Management

Data Analysis

SQL

Python

Dashboard Creation

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Monte Carlo

Soda

Tableau

Alation

Job description

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Senior Data Quality Analyst (Principal Data Analyst)

Data & Analytics

Fixed Term - Full Time

Locations: Cardiff, GB, CF10 1FT; Glasgow, GB, G51 1DA; Salford, GB, M50 2QH; London, GB, W1A 1AA; Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB, NE99 1RN

BBC PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCAST

Job Closing Date: 20/05/2025

THE ROLE

Job Reference: 23317
Band: D
Salary: £53,000-£60,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The salary reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
Location: London, Cardiff, Salford, Newcastle, or Glasgow (hybrid role with office and home working)

We’re open to flexible working arrangements. Please indicate your preference in the application. Flexibility will be discussed at the offer stage.

Benefits include: Negotiable salary, flexible 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (with option to buy 5 more), pension scheme, discounted dental, health care, and gym. More details in our candidate pack.

The BBC is evolving into a digital-first organization, focusing on data-driven culture and organizational change, including transitioning to a data product organization, evolving data architecture, and embedding data capabilities. The Data Governance team plays a crucial role in this transformation.

As a Senior Data Quality Analyst, you will be integral to establishing and maintaining a Data Governance framework, ensuring data quality, safety, discoverability, and excellence across the organization.

Interview Process

1. 30-minute call with a Data Governance Lead
2. One-hour virtual panel interview, including a Use Case presentation and competency Q&A

Main Responsibilities

This role involves developing best practices, policies, frameworks, and standards within the Data Governance team, focusing on Data Quality frameworks, controls, and monitoring to improve data quality organization-wide.

Key activities include:

• Supporting the creation and implementation of a Data Quality framework
• Assisting data teams in measuring and monitoring Data Quality
• Defining and capturing Data Quality rules within governance tools
• Maintaining Data Quality rules and scorecards for visibility and compliance
• Managing Data Quality issues and improvement processes
• Developing management guidelines for Data Quality
• Conducting tool assessments and developing recommendations

Candidate Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

• Hands-on experience in Data Quality Management and frameworks
• Data analysis, profiling, and dashboard creation skills
• Experience defining Data Quality rules and controls
• Familiarity with enterprise Data Quality tools like Monte Carlo, Soda, or similar
• Proficiency in SQL, Python (Great Expectations), and dashboard tools like Tableau
• Ability to work with large, complex datasets with high accuracy
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of systems, cloud/on-prem platforms, databases, APIs, and Data Governance tools like Alation

About the BBC

The BBC values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We support redeployment and flexible working and are committed to creating a respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the essential characteristics and principal accountabilities of the role. It is not exhaustive of all duties involved.