University of East London
The University of East London (UEL) has been transforming lives through education since its founding in 1898. We are dedicated to advancing industry 5.0-focused, careers-first education, preparing our students for the jobs and opportunities of the future. Our commitment lies in building a diverse and inclusive 5.0 talent pipeline, working collaboratively to unlock potential in all its forms, and fostering a balanced, equitable, and environmentally responsible future.
Achieving this vision takes partnership, innovation, and curiosity, which is where you come in. Join our dynamic and forward-thinking community where you’ll collaborate with diverse and like-minded individuals eager to make a positive impact. At UEL, we embrace progress, challenge convention, and create opportunities for growth in an inclusive and empowering environment.
About the Role
Data Governance & Quality Officer
As the Data Governance & Quality Officer, you will play a key role in delivering UEL’s Data Governance Framework, ensuring that our data is managed as a vital institutional resource. You’ll partner with Data Owners, Stewards, and operational teams to enhance data quality, provide actionable insights, and foster a culture of data integrity, ultimately supporting the objectives of Vision 2028.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate the implementation and ongoing improvement of UEL’s Data Governance Framework, serving as a knowledgeable resource for its practical application.
- Conduct data governance and quality investigations, working with Data Owners and Stewards to resolve issues and advance solutions following established pathways.
- Create and maintain data quality, exception, and error reports, primarily using Power BI, to identify issues, track trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Manage data quality oversight across relevant domains, maintaining a comprehensive issues log with ownership, status, and action points.
- Offer tools, guidance, and practical support to enable Data Owners/Stewards to meet governance and quality standards.
- Advocate for consistent data quality standards, embedding best practices and fostering a culture of data integrity across the organisation.
- Deliver regular insights on data quality and provide assurance updates to governance and strategy groups, contributing inputs and materials as required.
About You
You’re experienced in a data, information, governance, or reporting capacity and passionate about helping organisations manage data as a strategic asset. You’re adept at working with a variety of stakeholders to investigate and resolve data quality challenges, and you excel at communicating expectations to non-technical colleagues in a clear and practical way. You’re solutions-focused, highly organised, and skilled at creating effective reporting (e.g., Power BI) and tools like SQL to validate and interrogate data.
Why Join Us?
At UEL, we understand that a rewarding role is about more than just salary—it’s about being part of an environment that promotes growth, collaboration, and success. Alongside a competitive salary (dependent on experience), we offer an exceptional benefits package.
Explore our full range of benefits here: UEL Benefits for Professional Services Positions
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive employer, UEL is proud of its Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards, reflecting our commitment to fostering Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the organisation. Closing the diversity pay gap remains an important focus for us, and while we’ve made progress, we are committed to continuous improvement.
Additionally, as a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility.
Apply Today
If you’re inspired by our mission and excited to join an innovative and inclusive community dedicated to success, we encourage you to apply today.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if a high volume of applications is received. Early submission of your application is highly recommended