Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - £29,179 - £32,546
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Data Governance to join the University. Working within the Digital and Technical Services Directorate (DTS), you will report to the Head of Data Governance.
The Data Governance Analyst will be part of the data governance team working on initiatives like data cataloguing, data quality, data classification etc. The role will be central to the success of the University's Data Management and Integrations Strategy ensuring usage and adoption of the data and metadata of our critical data assets. BNU is at the beginning of this journey, so there will be the opportunity to help define the organisation's data governance approach. They will work closely with the other data capabilities and broader business, supporting, challenging, and championing data and analytics for better decision making and to assure that statutory and external reporting requirements and standards are met.
What we offer:
* a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
* hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
* training & development support opportunities
* contributory pension scheme
* discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
* a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Nicholas Roussel-Milner at Nicholas.roussel-milner@bucks.ac.uk.
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU'S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 30 March 2025
Interview Date: W/C 7 April 2025
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Data Governance Analyst
Faculty/Directorate: Digital & Technical Services
Grade: E
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: 37
Responsible to: Head of Data Governance
Responsible for: None
Job Purpose:
The Data Governance Analyst will be part of the data governance team working on initiatives like data cataloguing, data quality, data classification etc. The role will be central to the success of the University's Data Management and Integrations Strategy ensuring usage and adoption of the data and metadata of our critical data assets. BNU is at the beginning of this journey, so there will be the opportunity to help define the organisation's data governance approach. They will work closely with the other data capabilities and broader business, supporting, challenging, and championing data and analytics for better decision making and to assure that statutory and external reporting requirements and standards are met.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
1. Utilising data profiling techniques to discover, analyse and assess data quality within the organisation and documenting the characteristics, quality and usability of these data assets contextually within the data catalogue.
2. Assist in defining data quality rules, data classification, and data lineage standards and processes.
3. Creating data quality rules on behalf of the business and identify and report any data quality issues or anomalies found during the data profiling process.
4. Support data governance initiatives by ensuring compliance with data management standards and policies.
5. Proactively suggest enhancements to the data catalogue to improve data discoverability, usability, and governance.
6. Capturing, validating and maintaining various types of metadata within the University's data catalogue that includes (but not limited to) data definitions, owners, classifications, sources, lineage etc.
7. Working closely with data owners, stakeholders, data analysts, business users etc. to gather and document the above types of metadata information and getting them validated, approved & certified using manual and automated workflows.
8. Regularly updating and enhancing the data catalogue to reflect changes in data assets, data sources and structures, and data governance policies.
9. Hold training and demos for the end-users on the data catalogue tool to ensure easy adoption for the business.
10. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to promote data catalogue adoption, educate users on data catalogue features and benefits, and address any concerns or enquiries related to the data catalogue.
11. Collaborate with other members of the data governance team and wider Directorate to establish and maintain data governance frameworks, data standards, and data stewardship processes.
12. Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
13. Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Education, Qualifications & Training
Educated to degree level in a numeric discipline such as mathematics or computer science
Knowledge & Experience
Delivering an excellent customer experience
Experience of analysing complex matters and communicating findings
Knowledge of one or more programming languages and software
Knowledge of or experience in using statistical methods
Design, management and analysis of large and complex data sets
Researching complex issues and reporting on findings
Experience of working successfully in a team
Experience of working towards and delivering to a timescale
Experience of customer service and communicating at all levels
Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
Skills
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
Curious about and having the aptitude to learn new technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly on own initiative
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to explain complex information and analysis to non-experts
Special Requirements
Willingness and ability to work at offsite locations
Flexible approach to work
Commitment to the strategic goals of the University
BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Achieving results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
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