Data Quality Analyst, Data Governance - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) strength lies in our people. Together, we’re shaping the future where clean, affordable energy is accessible for all. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference, accelerating the progress of sustainable GB energy, keeping people connected and society thriving as we create a brighter tomorrow.

The Data Quality Team at NESO is dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data throughout the organization. Our primary responsibilities include implementing and establishing a robust data quality framework, monitoring data controls, and driving continuous improvement in order to support data-driven decision-making. We are committed to maintaining high standards of data quality and integrity, and we work diligently to identify and resolve any data quality issues that may arise. By doing so, we aim to provide accurate and reliable data that can be trusted for informed decision-making across the organisation.

As Data Quality Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to support the Data Quality Manager in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data within our organization. You will assist in data profiling activities, implement data quality controls, and monitor data quality metrics. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, executing data validation, and cleansing procedures, and investigating data quality issues. You will also contribute to data governance initiatives and provide support to end-users on data quality practices and tools.

In the Data Quality Team, you will have ample opportunities to learn and develop essential skills in data quality management. You will gain hands-on experience with data profiling, validation, and cleansing techniques, as well as exposure to industry-standard tools and technologies. 

This role is based from Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform data quality activities as per the defined data quality policies - Data Quality Issue Management, Data profiling, Data Quality Measurement and Monitoring.
• Operationalize the data quality management frameworks to ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of data across NESO.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the breadth of the NESO business to understand data requirements, ensuring data quality standards are implemented.
• Operationalize the master & reference data strategies to provide value to the business.
• Perform root cause analysis and Identify areas for improvement in data processes and applications to enhance overall data quality within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with Ofgem Data Best Practices and industry standards and implement data quality practices accordingly. Support the development of training & data literacy programs to educate staff on data quality.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for data quality and governance, producing regular reports for stakeholders and senior management.

About you

We are looking for a new team member to support us drive data quality forward.

We’re looking for someone who is:

•    Evidence of strong stakeholder management experience.
•    Demonstrated experience in Data Quality - Analysis, profiling, measurement and management.
•    Exceptional communication skills – ability to articulate data quality concepts and requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Evidence of using any data quality tools (Informatica, Trillium, Talend etc) and techniques.
•    Ability to organise work based on business value - project management skills to effectively plan, execute and report to management on the progress, risk, and mitigation actions.
•    Evidence of working in Agile environment.
•    An understanding of how data is captured, stored, and accessed, with a good understanding on databases and SQL.
•    Experience on data visualization tools - Data quality metrics, building DQ metrics in tool and communicating the same to stakeholders.
•    Technical expertise regarding data models, database design, data mining. 

Note, if you feel you meet some but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our development capabilities can help fill potential gaps. 

About what you’ll get

A competitive salary between £48,000 - 60,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. 

You will also have a