Senior Data Governance Analyst

Senior Data Governance Analyst - Zenith Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire The Role: We are looking for a Senior Data Governance Analyst to support the successful delivery of a major business transformation programme. In this role, you will help embed data governance practices across the programme lifecycle, ensuring data is trusted, well-managed, and aligned with business objectives. Working closely with business stakeholders and project teams, you will establish governance processes, define data ownership and accountability, support data quality initiatives, and help drive the adoption of governance standards across the organisation Key Responsibilities: Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the Data Governance Framework throughout the programme lifecycle. Establish and coordinate data governance structures, forums, and governance routines. Work with stakeholders to identify and assign Data Owners, Data Stewards, and other governance roles. Facilitate governance meetings, workshops, and working groups, ensuring actions are tracked and completed. Support the definition and maintenance of Critical Data Elements (CDEs), business glossaries, data standards, and data dictionaries. Document and communicate data ownership, accountability, and decision-making frameworks. Collaborate with business teams to define data quality requirements, controls, and monitoring processes. Work with stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and resolve data issues. Monitor governance-related risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Produce governance dashboards, metrics, and status reports for key stakeholders. Promote awareness of data governance through training, engagement, and communications activities. Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and support the transition of governance activities into business-as-usual operations. Your Skills: Proven experience in Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Quality, Business Analysis, or Data Management roles. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, operating models, and accountability structures. Experience facilitating workshops, governance forums, and stakeholder engagement sessions. Knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, data standards, business glossaries, and metadata management. Understanding of data quality management practices and Critical Data Elements (CDEs). Experience working on ERP, CRM, or enterprise transformation programmes. Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of governance practices. Experience translating business requirements into measurable data quality controls and supporting root-cause analysis. Practical experience using Excel, SQL, or reporting tools to analyse and communicate data quality results. Desirable: Experience supporting ERP implementations or data transformation programmes. Experience with Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, or similar ERP platforms. Knowledge of data governance tools, data catalogues, or data quality platforms. Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Associate qualification.