Data Governance Analyst

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary/Rate: £400 Per Day - INSIDE IR35
Start Date: 05/10/2026 - 31/12/2026
Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction:

We have an exciting new opportunity with one of our clients. They are looking for a Data Governance Analyst on a 1-year contract until 31/12/2026- it may be extended further!

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Analyst to support our data governance initiatives across business units in the finance domain. This role is critical in ensuring that data governance policies are effectively implemented and aligned with business needs. The successful candidate will be deeply familiar with data governance frameworks and possess hands-on experience with Collibra Data Intelligence Platform or a similar leading market data governance product.

• Partner directly with business units to understand operational data needs and ensure alignment with governance policies.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance standards, policies, and procedures
• Promote data ownership and stewardship across departments, ensuring accountability and compliance.
• Facilitate data quality initiatives, including issue resolution and root cause analysis
• Maintain metadata repositories and ensure consistent data definitions across systems
• Monitor regulatory compliance and support audit and risk management activities.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 1.5 years in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• 2.Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• 3.Strong Business & data analyst skills
• 4.Experience in Collibra or similar tooling, including cataloging, policy management, and workflow configuration.
• 5.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with business stakeholders
• 6.Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and financial services compliance.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Leverage Collibra to manage data domains, workflows, and governance artefacts

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to the level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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