Information Governance Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Information Governance Analyst Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months  Salary: £46,466.39 per annum (£51,309.09 is achieved after 12 successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid  Location: Liverpool, Speke, Estuary Boulevard  If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. 
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as an Information Governance Analyst 
You will support the organisation’s portfolio of change by embedding data quality, ownership and governance into delivery, enabling trusted data through practical standards, controls and stewardship.About you 
We are looking for someone with 
•  Detailed knowledge of data governance principles 
•  Strong knowledge of the GDPR 
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills

Why Riverside?  
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.  
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. 
Working with us, you’ll enjoy: 
•  Competitive pay & generous pension  
•  28 days holidays plus bank holidays 
•  Flexible working options available 
•  Investment in your learning, personal development and technology 
•  A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:  
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.  
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. 
 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.  Role Profile  
•  Act as an Information Governance advisor to project teams, ensuring data governance, data protection and data quality considerations are embedded into project design and delivery from the outset.
•  Support portfolio and change projects by embedding data quality into delivery, developing and applying practical mechanisms to ensure data produced by projects is accurate, consistent, well owned and fit for purpose.
•  Collaborate with project managers, architects and business analysts to ensure projects align with      agreed data governance standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
•  Ensure Riverside meets all its regulatory reporting obligations 
•  Create data governance standards and procedures 
•  Create and maintain a data governance RACI and RAID log 
•  Work closely with operational risk teams to highlight all data risks 
•  Work closely with the DPO to ensure appropriate policies, standards and controls are in place 
•  Identify appropriate data stewards and owners and provide them with support and training 
•  Own and maintain the information asset register 
•  Identify and resolve data quality problems 
•  Evaluate datasets for consistency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness 
•  Determine root causes for data quality errors and make recommendations for long-term solutions 
•  Develop process improvements to enhance overall data quality and security 
•  Support the creation and running of a data governance council 
•  Support development, enhancement and maintenance of multiple datasets 
•  Work with the business to create an information store for data dictionaries, glossaries and troubleshooting problems Other DutiesAdditional Information
•  The Group has offices across the UK and on this basis, there may be the requirement to travel to other locations to effectively perform this role, albeit that regular support will be required to teams in Camden and Dartford 
•  The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times.
•  In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation. 
•  The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.  Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential 
•  Detailed knowledge of data governance principles 
•  Strong knowledge of the GDPR 
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills 
•  Experience of building and executing plans 
•  Experience of meeting and workshop facilitation 
•  Experience working with multiple stakeholders 
•  Results driven and passionate about data governance 
•  Self-motivated and able to organise own workloadDesirable 
•  Experience of the UK housing sector or other highly-regulated industry 
•  Experience working as part of an agile squad