Data Governance Analyst

We're looking for a highly detail-oriented and proactive Data Governance Analyst to join our Business Data & Compliance team. This is a pivotal role where you'll act as a Subject Matter Expert on how sensitive commercial and personal data is collected, stored, processed, and deleted throughout its lifecycle.

You'll be at the forefront of ensuring data integrity, compliance with GDPR and other relevant legislation, and maintaining robust governance practices. From leading Data Clinics and facilitating governance forums to engaging stakeholders and challenging inconsistencies, you'll help drive a culture where data is managed ethically, securely, and effectively.

What You'll Do

• Lead and chair Data Clinic sessions, reviewing project requests and identifying necessary governance processes.

• Represent Data Governance in key meetings, including the GDPR Transition Programme, ensuring adherence to data policies.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all Data Governance activities.

• Review and approve data usage across the Sainsbury's Group, focusing on access, security, transfer, and retention.

• Identify gaps in compliance and define action plans, working closely with the Business Data & Compliance Manager.

• Support investigations into data issues and incidents, ensuring they're fully documented and resolved.

• Deliver training sessions across the Group to build awareness of data governance best practice.

• Monitor and report on data KPIs on a weekly/monthly basis.

• Act as deputy for the Cookie Compliance Manager when required, supporting compliance for all Sainsbury's Group websites and applications.

• Stay informed of legislative changes, assessing impacts and updating relevant policies accordingly.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience).

• Strong understanding of the Data Protection Act, GDPR, and data governance best practice.

• Experience working in large, complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) and their governance implications.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies.

• Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.

• Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical topics into plain language.

• A curious, problem-solving mindset with the confidence to have difficult conversations when needed.

Why Join Us?This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on how data is managed and protected across a major retail group. You'll work at the intersection of compliance, technology, and business change-helping to shape our approach to data governance for the future.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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