Closing Date
2026-02-11
Asset Data Governance Analyst
Location: Any Southern Water office (hybrid – predominantly remote)
Contract Type: Full time
Hours: Full time, flexible working considered
Salary: Up to £38,000
Travel: Once per month to Durrington (Worthing)
About the role
We’re looking for a highly skilled and curious Asset Data Governance Analyst to join Southern Water at an exciting time in our data transformation journey. This role sits within our Asset Data team and is central to ensuring the quality, integrity, and governance of our asset information as we transition toward an Azure-based environment.
You will take ownership of our asset data quality dashboard—an evolving and business‑critical tool that measures and reports data quality across multiple dimensions. As the team shifts from SQL and Oracle to Azure technologies, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining, enhancing, and preparing our data for future ways of working.
What you will be responsible for
1. Looking after, maintaining, and continuously improving the asset data quality dashboard
2. Investigating and resolving dashboard issues and data inconsistencies
3. Supporting Asset Data Specialists by gathering and reviewing data insights
4. Querying large and complex SQL and Oracle datasets to support data quality assessment
5. Supporting the transition of existing data processes into an Azure‑based environment
6. Adapting to an evolving toolset as the team refines BAU operations during the Azure move
Additional Requirements
7. Hybrid working with predominantly remote delivery
8. Monthly travel to Durrington for team meetings
9. Role is data‑heavy and requires strong technical capability—this is not an Excel‑only position
What you’ll bring to the role
Essential
10. Strong SQL experience, ideally across both Oracle and Microsoft SQL
11. Ability to work with large and complex data sets efficiently
12. Ability to query databases in multiple ways and troubleshoot data issues
13. Strong systems mindset with capability to adapt to changing toolsets (SQL → Azure)
14. Experience working with data dashboards and reporting tools
Desirable
15. Experience with Azure technologies
16. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or other data lineage/governance tools
17. Experience in data analysis within a utilities or asset management environment
Progression opportunities
As Southern Water accelerates its data transformation, this role provides excellent opportunities to gain exposure to Azure analytics, data governance frameworks, and to develop into more senior technical or data governance positions over time.
About Southern Water
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025–30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence strategic decisions, and drive long‑term value creation.
At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
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