Data Governance Analyst (Delivery Focused)

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 23 April 2026

LOCATION

London

TYPE

Contract

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Data Governance Data Quality Stakeholder Management Data Ownership Data Cataloguing Metadata Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst (Delivery Focused)

Location: Euston, UK-2days/week Onsite

6months+ Contract Inside IR35

We are seeking a hands-on Data Governance Analyst to support digital transformation initiatives. This is a delivery-focused role, requiring strong implementation experience rather than advisory.

Key Responsibilities

Drive data governance implementation, including data ownership frameworks and accountability models
Define and enforce data policies, standards, and data lifecycle processes
Work closely with business teams to identify critical data assets and assign data owners
Support and guide stakeholders with practical governance solutions (e.g., campaign data usage, compliance issues)
Implement and manage data quality, access controls, and governance tools/catalogues
Collaborate cross-functionally (Tech, Compliance, Business) to ensure data integrity and regulatory alignment

Required Experience

Strong experience in data governance delivery / implementation (not advisory)
Background in data governance, data quality, compliance, or similar hands-on roles
Experience with data governance or data cataloguing tools
Proven ability to define data ownership and implement governance processes with real-world examples
Strong stakeholder management – ability to present, influence, and secure buy-in
Experience working in digital transformation environments
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Key Skills

Data ownership & stewardship frameworks
Data quality & governance implementation
Metadata & data catalogue tools
Stakeholder engagement & communication