Data Governance Analyst

2533 – Data Governance Analyst – Aberdeen/London We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Data Governance Analyst to join our team in Aberdeen or London . The Data Governance Analyst will play a critical role in establishing foundational data governance practices, focusing initially on M365-related projects. Working within the Information Systems & Digital function, this role will help define and document data governance requirements, supporting the broader objective of creating a global data governance framework. This position will also act as an informal interim liaison across departments to ensure data practices align with governance goals. If you are a team player, possess excellent communication skills and have undertaken previous data governance analyst roles we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll do

• Conduct requirements gathering and analysis to establish data governance standards for M365 projects, specifically targeting compliance, data retention, security, and accessibility
• Develop and document governance procedures that will be foundational for broader organisational adoption and alignment with M365’s data handling capabilities
• Assist in shaping the data architecture within the IS function to support governance requirements, focusing on data storage, data flow, and security within M365 and other integrated systems
• Provide input to align data architecture efforts with governance standards, even in the absence of formal data stewardship, ensuring that data integrity and data quality are maintained
• Act as a data governance point of contact within the IS function, coordinating with business units to identify critical data needs and interim ownership of governance responsibilities
• Facilitate clear communication and guidance on data governance policies to business units, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and engaged with governance practices from the outset
• Where necessary support regulatory compliance assessments and participate in risk evaluations related to data governance.
• Ensure that the data governance practices meet legal and regulatory standards, mitigating data-related risks during early implementation stages of the governance framework
• Document and monitor the effectiveness of data governance practices, identifying areas for improvement as part of the global data governance framework’s expansion
• Support the gradual establishment of formal stewardship by maintaining comprehensive governance documentation, audit trails, and interim ownership processes to ensure accountability and promote a smooth transition as data governance practices mature

What to bring

• Technical Skills - data architecture principles (essential), data governance tools (beneficial not required), M365 systems, basic data management software
• Interpersonal Communication Skills - skilled in communicating governance principles to IS and business teams, especially in the absence of dedicated stewards, to foster collaboration and accountability
• Analytical Thinking - ability to assess complex data environments, focusing on identifying risks and applying initial governance standards effectively
• Organisational Skills - must be capable of maintaining rigorous documentation and audit trails to support long-term governance and compliance needs

What You’ll Get in Return: We are committed to recognising and rewarding hard work and offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes (but is not limited to) the following;

• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection Plan
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Prosocial Events
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

We also believe effective training and development benefits both the individual and the organisation as a whole and contributes to the achievement of the company’s mission.We encourage all our employees to further their skills and experience via various methods of learning. If an employee elects to self-study in their own time, the company will fund the self-study materials and exam fees. Furthermore, once the exam is passed, the employee will be entitled to an incentive bonus. If you are enthusiastic, willing to always learn and looking for a challenging but rewarding position where you work for a forward-thinking organisation who offer excellent opportunities, please send your CV to us. We welcome applications from disabled candidates, so if you have any access needs or may need adjustments in the assessment process - just let us know. Successful candidates will be subject to background and right to work checks. About us prosource.it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors. Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of ‘can do’ and ‘how can I help’ individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery.