About the role

The Senior Data Governance Analyst will lead the development and implementation of the Data Governance Framework while driving data quality and stewardship across the organization. They will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing mentorship to team members and contributing to data architecture and modeling activities.

What they look for

Data Governance Data Quality Data Management Metadata Management Data Stewardship Data Modeling SQL Excel Databricks Microsoft Purview Collibra Alation Informatica Root cause analysis Regulatory compliance Leadership

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong background in data governance, data quality, or related disciplines with demonstrable experience in implementing formal governance frameworks. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and modern data governance platforms like Databricks or Microsoft Purview is required, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Benefits

26 days holiday Birthday day off Company holiday homes Buy and sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus Shared reward bonus Matched pension contribution Health cash plan Private medical insurance Life assurance Critical illness cover Travel season ticket loans Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar and restaurant discounts

Full description

Company Description

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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Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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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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Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.

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Working Hours: Standard (09:00am-17:30pm)
Department: Data & BI
Office or Field Based: Office Based (Cheadle, SK8 3GW)
Contract type: Permanent