Information Governance Analyst
Location: Deeside, North Wales (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for an experienced Information Governance Analyst to join the Cyber Security function of a leading UK enterprise organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, nationally recognised business operating within a large and complex enterprise environment, with an extensive technology landscape and a strong focus on information security, governance and compliance.
Offering a £50,000 salary, hybrid working - an excellent benefits package, this position will suit an Information Governance professional looking to take ownership of key governance activities and make a meaningful impact across a large-scale organisation.
Reporting directly to the Cyber Governance, Risk andamp; Compliance (GRC) Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that information assets are appropriately identified, classified, retained, protected and managed in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
You’ll work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business, supporting the development of information governance frameworks, improving existing processes and helping embed best practices throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, implementation and maintenance of information governance policies, standards and procedures.
- Ensure information assets are appropriately identified, classified, managed and protected throughout their lifecycle.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of data retention and disposal schedules.
- Conduct information governance reviews to identify risks, compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies, information security standards and relevant legislation.
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to embed effective information governance practices.
- Maintain information asset registers, data inventories and associated governance documentation.
- Support information risk assessments, internal audits and wider compliance activities.
- Produce clear reports, management information and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve information management processes, controls and operational efficiency.
- Support wider Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance initiatives.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an Information Governance, Information Management, Data Governance or related role.
- Strong understanding of information classification, retention, lifecycle management and information security.
- Experience implementing or maintaining information governance policies, procedures and controls.
- Ability to identify information risks and recommend practical improvements.
- Experience working with stakeholders across technical and non-technical business functions.
- Strong documentation, reporting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Desirable
- Experience working within a large enterprise or complex corporate environment.
- Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with ISO 27001 and information security governance frameworks.
- Experience supporting information governance audits, risk assessments or compliance reviews.
- Relevant certifications such as CIPM, CIPP/E, IGP or equivalent.
What’s on Offer?
- £50,000 annual salary
- Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week onsite
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Employee retail discounts
- Restaurant and hospitality discounts
- Free onsite parking and electric vehicle charging
- Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee facilities
- Christmas benefits and savings schemes
- Employee referral scheme
- Long service awards