Data Governance / Data Quality Business Partner

About Our Client

UK market leader of Medical Services

Job Description

This UK market leader of Medical Services requires a Data Governance / Data Quality Business Partner to drive improvements in data governance process and practice across the company and collaborate with the broader parent Group Plc Data Governance community to deliver and enhance DG/DQ frameworks and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across the central functions to implement and drive a suite of Data Governance policies, practices, and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Be the data governance expert, engaging with leadership and other key stakeholders in the company and Group level, and external providers to drive adoption of good data management practice across the business.
• Oversee the generation, review and use of metrics associated with data governance and quality assurance to ensure adherence to policies and report findings.
• Drive the creation of a metadata repository solution and the improvement of current data and report dictionary solutions.
• Embedding a strong data management culture within the organisation by advocating the Data Governance strategy and proactively challenging colleagues.
• Attend the data governance board and co-ordinate broader data governance activities.
• Work with data owners and stewards to identify data quality challenges and implement data improvement plans.
• Continually looking for innovative ways to make improvements based on the latest trends and research.
• Networking to stay connected with business trends and changes.

Key Skills / Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a technical data quality related function.
• Experience in designing and implementing a process related to data quality assurance oversight.
• Experience of designing, analysing and interpreting metrics to identify weaknesses in processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - demonstrable experience of implementing data governance frameworks and influencing at a senior level to gain buy in and acceptance.
• Using Power BI to build reports / Using metadata management tools to profile data.
• Solid understanding of data quality concepts, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in data profiling techniques and data quality assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data stewardship, and data lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with data management technologies, databases, and data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of relevant data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Demonstrated passion for data quality and data governance.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of data quality processes.
• Continuous learner with a proactive mindset to stay updated with evolving data quality trends and technologies.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a remote team.

The Successful Applicant

Demonstrable experience in a technical data quality related function. Experience in designing and implementing a process related to data quality assurance oversight. Experience of designing, analysing and interpreting metrics to identify weaknesses in processes. Strong stakeholder management skills - demonstrable experience of implementing data governance frameworks and influencing at a senior level to gain buy in and acceptance. Using Power BI to build reports / Using metadata management tools to profile data. Solid understanding of data quality concepts, standards, and industry best practices. Proficient in data profiling techniques and data quality assessment methodologies. Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data stewardship, and data lifecycle management. Familiarity with data management technologies, databases, and data warehousing concepts. Understanding of relevant data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Demonstrated passion for data quality and data governance. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of data quality processes. Continuous learner with a proactive mindset to stay updated with evolving data quality trends and technologies. Strong documentation and presentation skills. Willingness to work as part of a remote team.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to deliver enhanced Data Governance capabilities. Opportunity to collaborate with a DG / DQ Community in a large Plc.