Information Governance Analyst

Riverside

  • Liverpool
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: ITJob Description:Job Title: Information Governance Analyst
Contract Type: 12 months Fixed-Term contract
Salary: £46,466.39 (£51,301.09 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool / HybridIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as Information Governance AnalystAre you passionate about information, data quality, and governance? This is your chance to shape how information is managed across a large and complex organisation.In this role, you'll be a key member of our Information Governance Team, driving the development and delivery of data quality standards, processes, and solutions that underpin our Group-wide Information Governance Strategy.In this role you will work side by side with operational teams to identify and empower Data Stewards and Owners, giving them the tools and confidence to succeed, also you will support the operation of the Data Stewardship Councils, ensuring strong collaboration and accountability. Ideally in this role you will lead on the development, enhancement, and maintenance of key datasets - checking for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness, getting to the root cause of issues, and recommending long-term, sustainable solutions.About youWe are looking for someone with:
  • Detailed knowledge of data governance principles
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience of building and executing plans
  • Experience of meeting and workshop facilitation
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders
  • Results driven and passionate about data governance
  • Self-motivated and able to organise own workload
Why Riverside?At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you'll enjoy:
  • Competitive pay & generous pension
  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working options available
  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
  • A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.Role ProfileRole requires you to:
  • Create data and information governance standards and procedures
  • Create and maintain a data and information governance RACI and RAID log
  • Work closely with operational risk teams to highlight all data risks
  • Identify appropriate Data Stewards and Owners and provide them with support and training
  • Own and maintain the Information Asset Register
  • Ensure Riverside meets all its regulatory reporting obligations
  • Provide assurance over change activity and data projects
  • Identify and resolve data quality problems
  • Evaluate datasets for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness
  • Determine root causes for data quality errors and make recommendations for long-term solutions
  • Develop process improvements to enhance overall data quality and security
  • Support the running of the Data Stewardship Councils
  • Support development, enhancement and maintenance of multiple datasets
  • Work closely with the DPO to ensure appropriate policies, standards and controls are in place
  • Work with the business to create an information store for data dictionaries, glossaries and
troubleshooting problemsOther Information
  • The Group has offices across the UK and on this basis, there may be the requirement to travel to
other locations to effectively perform this role
  • The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore the role holder is expected to
maintain levels of confidentiality at all times
  • The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote
non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.Person specificationEssential
  • Detailed knowledge of data governance principles
  • Strong knowledge of the GDPR
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience of building and executing plans
  • Experience of meeting and workshop facilitation
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders
  • Results driven and passionate about data governance
  • Self-motivated and able to organise own workload
Desirable
  • Experience of the UK housing sector or other highly-regulated industry
  • Experience with Tableau, Excel and SQL
  • Experience working as part of an agile squad.
About Us:Riverside is one of the UK's leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade.

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