Data Governance Analyst

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Job title:              Data Governance Analyst

Location:             Remote (with occasional travel to Bolton head office)

Salary:                Up to £48,000 depending on experience

Hours:                 9-5 Monday-Friday

Contract:             6-month FTC

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data Governance Analyst

About the role:

The Data Access and Governance Consultant will be instrumental in ensuring seamless data accessibility, eliminating obstacles to data acquisition, and managing relationships with stakeholders and suppliers on a 6-month contract basis. This role focuses on process mapping, project management, and coordinating efforts across various departments to secure and maintain the necessary data sets for Business Intelligence (BI) purposes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Data Access Facilitation:

• Identify and remove barriers to accessing critical data sets.
• Ensure a streamlined resolution process for data access issues.

2. Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a liaison between IT, stakeholders, and suppliers to negotiate and resolve data access issues.
• Maintain clear communication channels and manage expectations effectively.

3. Data Governance:

• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Define Data ownership, classification and quality metrics
• Ensure data quality and integrity across all data sets.

4. Supplier Coordination:

• Evaluate and recommend alternative solutions if a supplier cannot deliver the required data.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure data delivery meets organizational needs.

5. Process Mapping and Improvement:

• Map current data access processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement changes to streamline data acquisition and integration.

6. Project Management:

• Lead projects aimed at improving data access and governance.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure timely delivery of data solution

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate multiple stakeholders and suppliers.
• Proficiency in process mapping and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

• BA in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience with BI tools and data management software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Why join Outcomes First Group? 

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our Vision
We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.

Our Mission
Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning.

Our Promise
We are kind to ourselves and each other...We work together... and we make things happen.
Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave.  

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.