Data Governance Analyst

At Pennon Group, we’re proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries.

Alongside our subsidiaries - South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power - we’re committed to delivering a sustainable future of our region.

Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities.

We’re looking for a Data Governance Analyst to join our team at a salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits, offering hybrid working from Redhill, Exeter, or Bristol.

This role provides the chance to tackle complex data governance challenges, ensure compliance, and drive data integrity—all with autonomy and ongoing development opportunities.

Role Overview As a Data Governance Analyst, you’ll be key to maintaining the accuracy, security, and usability of enterprise data.

You’ll support and enhance data governance frameworks, policies, and standards while collaborating across teams to embed best practices throughout the data lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing

Promote and champion data governance principles across the organisation

Support data quality, metadata, and master data management initiatives

Develop and maintain data standards, policies, and procedures

Implement governance changes and gain stakeholder buy-in

Monitor compliance and escalate issues when needed

Facilitate data stewardship and maintain glossaries/catalogues

Collaborate with IT and business teams to align governance with data strategies

Conduct data quality assessments and support remediation

Maintain metadata repositories and data lineage documentation

Support data classification and access controls

Provide training to enhance data literacy and reduce risks

What we’re looking for

Up-to-date knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices

Experience with data catalogs and meta data management

Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Purview and Azure data technologies (SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake)

Proven ability to implement policies across diverse enterprises

Experience working in cross-functional IT teams

Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and preferably MS Azure certifications

Why you’ll love working with us

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

A discretionary Bonus

Competitive Contributory Pension

Share-save Scheme

Various health benefits

Wellbeing support programmes

A range of Group Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial support services

And plenty more!

Permanent full-time

Closing date: 28th October 2025 Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.