Data Governance Analyst (Delivery Focused)

Posted 07 April 2026
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Energy & UtilitiesTechnology

Job description

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst (Delivery Focused)

Location: Euston, UK-2days/week Onsite

6months+ Contract Inside IR35

Role Overview

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