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
1. Promote and champion data governance principles across the organisation
2. Support data quality, metadata, and master data management initiatives
3. Develop and maintain data standards, policies, and procedures
4. Implement governance changes and gain stakeholder buy-in
5. Monitor compliance and escalate issues when needed
6. Facilitate data stewardship and maintain glossaries/catalogues
7. Collaborate with IT and business teams to align governance with data strategies
8. Conduct data quality assessments and support remediation
9. Maintain metadata repositories and data lineage documentation
10. Support data classification and access controls
11. Provide training to enhance data literacy and reduce risks
What we’re looking for
12. Up-to-date knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices
13. Experience with data catalogs and meta data management
14. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Purview and Azure data technologies (SQL, Data Factory, Data Lake)
15. Proven ability to implement policies across diverse enterprises
16. Experience working in cross-functional IT teams
17. Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related field
18. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
19. Understanding of data privacy regulations (, GDPR, CCPA)
20. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and preferably MS Azure certifications
Why you’ll love working with us
21. 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:
22. Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
23. A discretionary Bonus
24. Competitive Contributory Pension
25. Share-save Scheme
26. Various health benefits
27. Wellbeing support programmes
28. A range of Group Discounts
29. Cycle to Work Scheme
30. Financial support services
31. And plenty more!
Closing date: 28th October 2025Be 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.