DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST

Location.
Newbury + Hybrid Salary.
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours.
Full time 37.
hours per week – Mon to Fri   *Hybrid At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things.
Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role.
Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
Who We Are We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward.
We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
What you’ll do The Data Strategy CoE team leads the design and delivery of the overall UK Data Strategy on behalf of Data and Analytics and Vodafone UK - maximising incremental value from data through the design & delivery of ‘Valuable’, ‘Accessible’ &  ‘Trusted’ data.
Now is a really exciting time to join the team as we begin our data transformation journey to implement this agreed data strategy working across all of Vodafone UK.
This role supports the organization's data governance program within a federated ownership model.
You will collaborate closely with stewards across lines of business (LoBs) as well as data custodians to drive superior quality business requirements are captured and able to be translated into data requirements.
You will support areas of low Data Governance maturity in improving their knowledge as well as provide support for root cause analysis on risks, issues and opportunities to ensure critical data is being effectively managed to support the data strategy and ensure data is in alignment with business needs.
Wider responsibilities include.
Support Stewards.
- Partner with stewards to translate business requirements into clear and concise data requirements.
- Facilitate communication between data stewards and IT teams to ensure understanding and alignment.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of data dictionaries and business glossaries for LoBs.
Metadata Management.
- Understand metadata requirements for effective data management within the federated model.
- Assist in the development and implementation of standardised metadata practices across LoBs.
- Work with stewards to ensure accurate and complete metadata capture for data assets.
Issue Resolution and Root Cause Analysis.
- Capture a sufficient level of detail when documenting data-related risks, issues, and opportunities across LoBs.
- Perform root cause analysis on key data issues to identify underlying causes.
- Creation of potential options for solutions to resolve data issues for recommendation and approval.
Reporting and Communication.
- Develop reports and presentations to communicate data governance insights to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Data Governance Lead and Data Governance Managers to maintain and update data governance documentation.
- Participate in LoB data governance forums to share best practices and address data-related concerns   Who You Are • Data Governance.
Good understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Business Acumen.
Ability to understand and translate and document business requirements and support data-driven solutions.
• Business Analysis.
Proficient using business analysis skills to analyse requirements for data to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of data issues.
• Communication & Collaboration.
Excellent communication and people skills • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking.
Ability to critically analyse issues and develop effective options for recommendation.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success.
That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects.
We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes.
We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
Together we can  Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.
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om/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
#LI-Hybrid   Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.