Data Governance Analyst - Metadata

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst – Metadata

Target

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time:

Salary Range: Competitive

Eastleigh, Hybrid working with travel to Ageas offices when required.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July

At Ageas, we are building a strong data‑driven culture and need a Data Governance Analyst – Metadata to join our growing Data Governance team. The role sits within our metadata pillar, where you will help deliver and evolve metadata services that enable trusted, well‑managed and discoverable data and AI products across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with leading tools such as Collibra and Databricks Unity Catalog, developing strategic data capability that directly contributes to business decision‑making and data and AI enablement in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. You will play a hands‑on role in supporting delivery, coaching stakeholders and helping translate data governance solutions into clear business value.

• Support the successful planning and delivery of the metadata roadmap, whilst taking on and owning deliveries within it.
• Develop new capabilities within Collibra and Unity Catalog to enhance the maturity of data governance tools, with a focused objective on helping to maximise tooling capability and value for the organisation.
• Work with Data Owners and Stewards to enable data delivery and quality governance outcomes through new and enhanced tooling capability.
• Promote metadata tooling value by demonstrating features and capabilities to Data Owners and Data Stewards.
• Identify improvements and process automation capabilities in data processes through development and application of metadata tooling.
• Coach business stakeholders on the importance and value of business context in metadata management, whilst connecting business context to technical metadata management processes and platforms.

• Strong understanding of data governance best practice and purpose and value of metadata management. DAMA qualification desirable.
• 2 years’ experience in a data governance role within the Financial Sector.
• Hands‑on experience with Collibra or similar tooling (Informatica, Atacama, Alation etc) and awareness of Databricks Unity Catalogue.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple, value‑led terms that are easily understood by non‑technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: thrives in changing environments and evolving requirements.
• Growth Mindset:
  Ambitious, eager to learn, and build technical expertise and skill in data and AI governance. Actively interested in data and AI technological advancements and passionate about developing new and automated data and AI governance processes and techniques that complement AI‑enabled analytics.

Flexible working – Smart Working @ Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (within the UK) and, for many roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments. Part‑time/job‑share options available. Minimum 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and opportunity to buy and sell days.

Health:
Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well‑Being Activities – Mindfulness.

Wealth: 50% off insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.

Work:
Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.

Family:
Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter 8 weeks’ full pay.

Partner:
Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.

Tech deals on various gadgets including wearables, tablets and laptops.

Transport:
Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.

Return to work programme after maternity leave.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage anyone to apply. Ageas is a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. We are a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. Applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

We have a zero‑tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and professionalism.