Senior Data Governance Analyst
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Together. Cheadle · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £49,809–£78,371 across the United Kingdom.
Together has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Develop and improve the data governance framework, strengthening ownership, stewardship, quality and metadata practices
- Lead governance initiatives with business and technical teams, embedding controls that support compliance and effective operations
- Contribute to data models, source-to-target mappings and structure definitions, assessing data effects when changes are proposed
- Guide and mentor data governance analysts and data stewards
- Advise stakeholders and help shape decisions on governance and data management
What you bring
- You have implemented, operated or substantially improved a formal data governance framework
- You bring practical knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, quality, metadata and related governance practices
- You can influence senior stakeholders and turn analytical findings into workable recommendations
- You have intermediate Excel and SQL skills for examining data and supporting conclusions
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone with relevant experience in data governance or a closely related discipline, who can lead through expertise and mentor analysts and stewards. It is based onsite in Cheadle, Monday to Friday. You may also bring experience with governance platforms, tools, suppliers or a recognised data management qualification.
From the employer
Benefits of working at Together
- Based on site in Cheadle (SK8 3GW) - Monday to Friday
- 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays
- Free access to company holiday homes
- Buy & sell holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus
- Matched pension contribution
- Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and Critical illness cover
- Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme
- Free local gym access
- Local bar / restaurant discounts
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Company Description
We’re Together. For over 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans.
We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can’t or won’t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 950 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £8 billion loan book.
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As a Senior Data Governance Analyst here at Together you will provide subject matter expertise and leadership in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Together’s Data Governance Framework. You will drive data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management and governance maturity across the organisation as a recognised expert in the data, processes and controls.
As a trusted adviser to the business and technical and delivery stakeholders alike, you will be leading governance initiatives; influencing decision making and embedding practical data management controls that support regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness and strategic business outcomes.
This is also a great opportunity to be involved in data architecture activities including contributing to data modelling, source-to-target mapping, data structure definition and the assessment of data impacts across change. Crucially, as an experienced Senior member of the Team, you will be supporting our Data Governance Analysts and Data Stewards with guidance and mentorship.
Candidates with a blend of the following skills and experience will be highly regarded:
- A relevant background and experience across Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Data Science or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience implementing, operating or materially improving a formal Data Governance Framework.
- Strong practical knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management, business glossaries, data lineage, data classification and critical data elements.
- Ability to influence, advise and constructively challenge senior stakeholders, including where there is no direct authority.
- Experience developing and embedding data governance policies, standards, procedures and proportionate controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including root cause analysis and the ability to translate complex findings into practical recommendations.
- Intermediate Excel and SQL skills, with the ability to interrogate data and evidence conclusions. Experience of a major programming language is beneficial.
- Experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview or equivalent modern data and governance platforms.
- Experience with data governance, metadata, modelling or data quality tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Erwin, Hackolade or equivalent.
- Experience engaging and managing third-party suppliers or technology partners.
- DAMA CDMP certification or another recognised data management qualification.
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Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
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