Data Quality Analyst

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This role is part of the Data Governance, Strategy and Quality team within the Data Directorate at Companies House. Companies House holds the largest source of administrative data about companies in the UK and forms a key input into many statistics and research into business and the economy.

We are looking for a talented, experienced analyst to join the team. Working in a busy section, the post-holder must be flexible to support the delivery of competing priorities across the wider team.

• Collaborate on shaping decision‑making using data analysis within our services at Companies House.
• Develop skills in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, to align goals, understand and resolve technical issues and ensure delivery.
• Work in an organisation committed to the development of all staff.

• Develop and maintain the Companies House Data Quality pipeline, including end‑to‑end Data Quality Action Plans in line with the Government Data Quality Framework.
• Deliver analytical research projects, documenting entity purpose, business rules and analytical relationships, forming the basis for Data Quality metrics.
• Communicate findings throughout the Data Quality life cycle, engaging with Data Owners and stakeholders to address risks and recommend actions.
• Build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and introduce new technologies, training the team on data quality initiatives.
• Create and maintain documentation, including Action Plans, guidelines, data and metadata standards, and ensuring code is well‑documented.

You will be aligned to either the Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh office, with a hybrid approach that supports a healthy work‑home balance.

This is a full‑time position (37 hours per week), though part‑time hours and job shares are possible.

• Excellent data visualisation and interpretation skills.
• Stakeholder management with confidence across all organisational levels.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and team collaboration.
• Versatility and willingness to work across all areas of Data Quality activities.

• Production of reporting products highlighting key stories about datasets.
• Managing scenarios with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Risk identification, escalation and management.

• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Presenting and disseminating data effectively.
• SQL / Python / R coding skills.
• Contributing to analytical projects/products, communicating with stakeholders.

Nationalities that meet our requirements are outlined below. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Clearance (SC), which requires being a UK resident for a minimum of three years out of the last five years. Companies House cannot offer visa sponsorship through this campaign.

Join us at Companies House and experience the culture that values you. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Flexible working arrangements that empower you to strike a perfect balance between your professional and personal life.
• 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day.
• Enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28.97 %.

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If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to recruit

This role closes on 07 January 2026 at 23:55.