Senior Data Governance Analyst

CDP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global non-profit organization is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to manage and implement data governance policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Data Governance, including the use of governance tools and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. Responsibilities include supporting the data governance tool, contributing to policy development, and monitoring data access. This role offers a salary range of £39,525 - £49,407 and is located in London.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Data Governance.
• Experience of monitoring and enforcing role-based access.
• Exposure to data governance tools including requirements and testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and embedding of policies for data management.
• Help monitor and enforce role-based access.
• Contribute to the configuration of CDP’s data governance tool.

Skills

Data Governance

Role-based access enforcement

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Tools

Purview

DevOps

Job description

Overview

Title - Senior Data Governance Analyst

Location - London

Salary - £39,525 - £49,407

About CDP: CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

About the Team

The Data Governance and Quality team is responsible for developing and implementing policies, standards, and guidance to measure and improve the quality of CDP’s data. We establish clear standards and definitions, embed governance and quality principles into system design, and provide training and support to staff. This ensures CDP’s data is accurate and trusted to support high-quality products and deliver its mission with greater impact.

About this role

The Associate Data Governance Analyst will contribute to the implementation and development of data management policies, standards, and training across CDP. The role will support the implementation of data stewardship across key areas. They will contribute to the development and maintenance of processes for critical data, including master and reference data, and help ensure governance is considered in product and data development. Duties include supporting the delivery of CDP’s data governance tool, assisting with requirements, user input, and testing configurations. They will help align data practices with internal policies and reduce data-related risks. In addition, they will help support data owners and stewards, assist in the promotion of good governance practices, and contribute to other team initiatives.

What you will do

• Support the development and embedding of policies, standards, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure robust management of CDP’s data
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable data governance processes across all critical domains
• Work with colleagues to support Product, IT and the business in embedding standards into system change, product development and processes
• Contribute to the configuration and use of CDP’s data governance tool, including requirements, testing, and ongoing access monitoring
• Work with colleagues to help align principles and the due diligence process
• Help monitor and enforce role-based access, investigate data incidents
• Help champion a supportive data governance culture to demonstrate governance value and impact on CDP’s data

Actively contribute to an effective and engaged team, clear on its purpose and contribution, by:

• Ensuring you know what is expected of you, through regular 1:1’s, having clear objectives in place, and participating in open and honest performance and development conversations
• Ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace, where team members communicate openly, share knowledge so it can be used, and respect difference
• Living the CDP Values and demonstrating the behaviours appropriate to your position

Internal stakeholders include: CDP Data Owners and Consumers

External stakeholders include: CDP Customers and Disclosers

Budget responsibility: None

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working in Data Governance, ideally including support for embedding governance into business processes, products or system design
• Experience of monitoring and enforcing role-based access
• Exposure to data governance tools (e.g. Purview), including requirements, testing, and monitoring use
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance frameworks including UK GDPR and data protection laws
• Experience using Microsoft applications including Excel, Teams and PowerPoint
• Exposure to task tracking tools such as DevOps or similar and awareness of Agile methodology
• Confident communicator with strong written and spoken English language skills
• A proactive and a total team-player

Desirable:

• Second language skill
• Experience of working within global organisations

Before you apply

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The salary banding for this role is £39,525 - £49,407 (or regional equivalent for this Grade). Holidays and benefits in accordance with local regulations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV (in english) via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.