Data Quality Analyst

Data Quality Analyst

£40,423

Rochdale

Permanent, Full Time

Contract:

Full Time (36.25 hours per week), Permanent

Help us turn data into trusted information that drives better decisions.

Rochdale Borough wide Housing is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Data Quality Analyst to join our Data & Insights Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about data quality, governance, and continuous improvement, and who wants to play a key role in ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose across the organisation.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll help identify and resolve data quality issues, develop controls and monitoring processes, and support the delivery of high-quality data that enables effective decision-making.

What you'll be doing as our Data Quality Analyst:

* Monitoring and analysing data quality across key business systems.

* Identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.

* Developing and maintaining data quality rules, validation checks, and monitoring processes.

* Investigating data quality issues, identifying root causes, and supporting corrective actions.

* Producing and maintaining data quality dashboards, reports, and exception logs.

* Supporting the development of data quality standards, procedures, and guidance.

* Contributing to data governance activities and forums.

* Promoting data quality awareness and best practice across the organisation.

* Building strong relationships with stakeholders to support continuous improvement in data management.

About you

You will have a passion for data, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to analyse information critically. You'll be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical colleagues and enjoy solving problems through a methodical and evidence-based approach.

What we're looking for

* Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis, validation, reconciliation, and quality checking.

* Experience using SQL to extract, analyse, and validate data.

* Knowledge of data quality principles and data governance practices.

* Experience producing reports, dashboards, and exception logs.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to communicate complex data issues clearly to a range of audiences.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous learning and development.

Why join RBH?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a growing Data & Insights function. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of data disciplines, including data quality, governance, reporting, analytics, and wider data management activities, while helping to deliver meaningful improvements that benefit the organisation and its customers.

If you're passionate about data quality and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What do we have to offer you?

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

* Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave.

* An additional 5 days leave after 5 years' service.

* Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%; death in service benefit.

* Flexible smart working arrangements.

* Healthcare cashback plan, virtual GP access and subsidised gym membership.

* Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.

* Paid volunteering days.

* Enhanced family-friendly policies.

If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we review applications as they are received, therefore we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

RBH is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements of the role.

Artificial Intelligence

We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when preparing applications. However, all information, examples and achievements included in your application must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.

The Company

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