Hybrid Data Quality Analyst – 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

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About the role

  • Collaborate with data specialists to design and build a robust data quality reporting framework.
  • Conduct detailed analyses to identify data quality defects, trends, and patterns, recommending impactful improvements.
  • Engage with diverse stakeholders to deepen understanding of data use and trustworthiness across the business.
  • Perform risk assessments of key data assets and processes, prioritising remediation activities.
  • Support and deliver training initiatives to raise awareness of data quality standards and best practices.
  • Manage and optimise data quality tools, ensuring seamless integration with our IT systems and data architecture.
  • Facilitate the development and enforcement of data quality standards and reporting frameworks, providing assurance on data reliability.
  • Work agilely, triaging data quality issues and prioritising based on business impact and value.
  • Actively contribute to the wider data community across the organisation, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in data quality or data management roles, ideally within utilities or the UK water industry.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relating to data in the water sector is highly desirable.
  • Strong grasp of complex business and operational processes, with the ability to translate these into clear data quality metrics and stewardship solutions.
  • Experience implementing data quality frameworks such as DCAM or DAMA.
  • Proficient in SQL and capable of applying data analysis techniques practically.
  • Skilled in building data quality reports using Business Intelligence tools, preferably QlikSense.
  • Good knowledge of data governance frameworks, data management tools, and data protection legislation (e.g., GDPR).
  • Experience working within Agile teams and leading initiatives using Agile methodologies.
  • Practical experience with data catalogue and quality toolkits to maximise business value.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and “get-it-done” attitude.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise, and work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Naturally inquisitive mindset with strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve data issues.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable initiatives for broad enterprise adoption.

Benefits

  • Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
  • A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
  • A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
  • Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
  • Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
  • Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
  • Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
  • Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Disability Confident Employer

Job title

Data Quality Analyst – 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

£40,000 - £47,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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