300 Governance Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: COO Governance Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Alderley Park

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 10th Oct 2025

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Analyst to join the COO Business Operations team at Royal London. You will work with the members of the COO Business Operations team in helping senior stakeholders across COO fulfil their governance obligations. By providing comprehensive level of co-ordination and support, you will play an important role in enabling effective decision making within the COO Function.

About the role

As a key member of our COO Business Operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and well-structured governance support across COO, with a focus on creating efficiencies and optimising processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinating and diarising COO operational and risk management meetings.
• Support the preparation of agendas and maintain paper trackers, ensuring paper submission deadlines are met and stakeholder sign offs secured.
• Support the creation and maintenance of the COO Annual Planner, proactively following up on the day-to-day activities to deliver that plan against the Business Operations team's objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and documentation standards, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Understand and maintain action logs, communicating updates to stakeholders and ensuring actions are tracked through to timely completion.
• Provide support in documenting COO governance structures and documenting MI flows, identifying opportunities to streamline and reuse where possible.
• Act as a key point of contact for governance stakeholders across Royal London in support of a strong governance culture.
• Work with business areas to support embedding of governance standards and processes.

About you:

• Experience of working in a governance support role.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams
• Good knowledge of relevant governance processes

• Strong understanding of corporate governance requirements

• Good knowledge of business, procedures and organisation

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active with a drive to improve and simplify processes
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Strong business report writing and presentation skill
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Displays high attention to detail

If you think you would be a great fit for our team at Royal London but don't meet all the requirements of the role, please get in touch as your application will still be considered.

About Royal London

We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We're an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.

• Senior Data Governance Analyst
• 12-month FTC
• up to 70,000
• London (4 days per week)

I've partnered with a key PE-backed client of ours who are hiring for a Sr Data Governance Analyst. This role sits within the central Data Analytics team, working closely with them but also the rest of the tech division and CIO office. This role is fundamental to the Data teams and wider teams success, playing a crucial role in ensuring Data quality, governance and sturdy processes.

This person needs to be good at building relationships with the wider business and showing them best practices. Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data quality frameworks, and master data management (MDM) will be important, making you a champion for Data literacy for the business Salesforce expertise and wider Microsoft stack expirience is also important.

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• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's data governance strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Define and document data standards, business glossaries, and data dictionaries to ensure consistent understanding and use of data.
• Establish and oversee data quality frameworks, including metrics, monitoring, and remediation processes.
• Manage metadata repositories and ensure the accuracy and completeness of metadata.
• Work with data stewards across the organization to implement data governance controls and ensure compliance.
• Conduct data audits and assessments to identify risks and areas for improvement in data management practices.
• Advise on data privacy and security requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop and deliver data governance training and awareness programs to employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to implement data governance tools and technologies.
• Champion the importance of data governance and foster a culture of data accountability and trust throughout the organization.

• Develop, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and manage a data stewardship framework, identifying and empowering data stewards across business units.
• Define and maintain the organisation's data glossary, data catalog, and data lineage documentation.
• Monitor data quality metrics and implement data quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Conduct data governance training and awareness programs for employees.
• Assess and manage data risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of data governance tools and technologies.
• Facilitate data governance committee meetings and working groups.
• Champion data governance best practices and promote a data-aware culture throughout the organisation.
• Perform data audits and assessments to ensure adherence to policies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes impacting data governance.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks and policies.
• In-depth knowledge of data governance principles, data stewardship, metadata management, and data quality management.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica Axon).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in change management and driving organisational adoption of data governance initiatives.

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Core Responsibilities:

Establish and implement IT governance frameworks that ensure compliance with internal policies, business

requirements, and industry standards.

Define and maintain governance processes that reflect the organization’s values and strategic objectives,

embedding them across IT and business functions.

Lead the creation, approval, and maintenance of governance documentation, and promote a culture of accountability

by ensuring teams are trained and equipped to uphold governance principles.

Leverage the organization’s technology footprint to support compliance, risk management, and audit readiness identifying and implementing IT solutions that align with evolving regulatory expectations.

Requirements

Define, create and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with corporate

objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Evaluate IT governance risks and assess the effectiveness of control mechanisms. Ensure that governance structures

support resilience, accountability, and informed decision-making.

Develop and deliver governance-focused training to IT and business stakeholders, ensuring understanding of

governance principles, compliance obligations, and their impact on business operations.

Create and implement IT governance strategies that support performance improvement, risk mitigation, and

alignment with organizational goals.

Ensure governance documentation is accurate, approved, and maintained. Leverage enterprise tools and platforms to

support documentation lifecycle and audit readiness.

Conduct governance assessments and audits to evaluate adherence to internal policies and external regulations.

Analyse results and recommend improvements.

Support internal and external audits by preparing governance documentation, evidence, and responses. Ensure

timely resolution of findings and continuous improvement.

Monitor and report on governance metrics and compliance status. Provide actionable insights to leadership to

support strategic planning and risk oversight.

Collaborate with IT, risk, and compliance teams to embed governance requirements into projects, systems, and

operational processes.

Identify and escalate governance issues and non-compliance.

Work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and strengthen governance maturity.

Always ensure adherence to organizational governance policies and procedures, fostering a culture of compliance,

transparency, and accountability.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT Governance and Risk, with a proven track record of implementing governance
• frameworks and ensuring compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of governance frameworks and prior experience of implementing and continuous improvement
• of them, including ISACA COBIT5, ISO27001 or InfoTech equivalents, with the ability to apply them effectively in
• business context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex governance concepts clearly to
• both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to create clear, professional documentation and presentations.
• Desirable: Familiarity with the technology landscape and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry,
• including relevant compliance standards and best practices.

Technical Skills

• Demonstratable experience with IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT5, and their practical application in
• enterprise environments.
• Proven experience operating in highly regulated industries, with a proven ability to implement and
• maintain robust governance frameworks that ensure compliance with industry-specific standards,
• obligations, and best practices.
• Solid understanding of business requirements, high-level solution design, and infrastructure components,
• combined with hands-on governance expertise to ensure alignment between IT and business objectives.
• Extensive experience with audit processes and requirements related to IT governance, including preparation,
• response, and remediation activities.

Team Skills

• Confident communicator, able to build strong networks and collaborate effectively across a diverse
• business community.
• Proactive and professional, consistently approaches tasks and business requests with a constructive
• and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Works autonomously, demonstrating critical thinking, initiative and accountability in delivering high-quality
• outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Influences effectively, engaging stakeholders to gain buy-in, shape decisions, and drive alignment with
• governance and strategic objectives.
• Maintains current industry and organizational knowledge, enabling the provision of relevant, forward-looking
• advice and solutions that support future capabilities.

Benefits

Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.

Sound good? Find out more about the career you’ll have with Norgine, then apply here.

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• Develop and refine AI ethics policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct ethical impact assessments for new AI initiatives and products.
• Monitor AI systems for fairness, bias, transparency, and accountability.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, data scientists, and legal teams to ensure ethical compliance.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops on AI ethics for internal teams.
• Research and analyze evolving AI regulations and standards globally.
• Contribute to the design of AI governance frameworks and processes.
• Identify and mitigate potential ethical risks associated with AI deployments.
• Prepare regular reports on AI ethics and governance status and recommendations.
• Stay informed about cutting-edge research and discourse in AI ethics and responsible AI.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Law, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field with an ethics focus.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI/ML concepts and technologies.
• Proven experience in ethics, policy development, risk management, or compliance, preferably within a technology context.
• Familiarity with AI ethics principles, frameworks, and challenges (e.g., bias, transparency, accountability).
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) is a plus.

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

Reporting to the Director – Data Privacy, as a Senior Data Protection Analyst, you’ll help expand Hard Rock Digital's business across multiple jurisdictions. Working hand in hand with the product, marketing, commercial, operations, legal, data, and regulatory teams, you will combine your outstanding knowledge of international privacy compliance and the online gaming industry to enable the future growth and direction of the business.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Satisfying internal and external reporting requirements by providing timely and accurate information to the DPO.
• Generating incident reports, investigating, and responding to inquiries or requests from regulators, customers, and staff.
• Supporting the DPO to represent the company before Supervisory Authorities, gaming regulators, auditors, external agencies, and suppliers as required.
• Mentoring, coaching, and training junior privacy team members.
• Working closely with the wider business, providing guidance and analysis on privacy and data protection compliance related matters.
• Ensuring that all personal data processing by Hard Rock Digital is compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Developing and implementing privacy and data protection compliance policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Working with available technology to automate departmental processes where possible.
• Monitoring and assessing changes in the regulatory landscape that may impact the organisation, and making recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Performing assurance monitoring and auditing of business policy and internal controls.
• Maintaining up-to-date process documentation and procedures as assigned.
• Maintaining up-to-date Data Maps and Records of Processing for the business.
• Collaboration with other departments to ensure that compliance is integrated into business decisions and nurturing a living and breathing culture of compliance.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated, results-driven Senior Privacy and Data Protection Analyst to assist with international privacy compliance requirements, and to assist with the establishment of our Privacy Framework.

You will be helping to ensure our organisation complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with all departments to provide required reporting, develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, conduct compliance audits, and oversee any staff training requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree, or professional certifications in a field such as privacy or compliance.
• 5+ years relevant experience in privacy, data protection, and compliance related roles. Roles in other related fields such as audit or governance will be considered.
• Experience in a range of regulatory environments and jurisdictions.
• Expert knowledge of the foundational principles of privacy and data protection.
• Detailed knowledge of international privacy laws.
• Experience planning and conducting audits, and reporting on results.
• A firm grasp of information and basic computer networking.
• Organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively and work independently while keeping leadership informed and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Knowledge and experience of working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams on multiple tasks.
• The ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels by creating, managing, and nurturing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language proficiency with the ability to read and understand legal texts.

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible vacation allowance
• Start-up culture backed by a secure, global brand.
• Opportunity to drive decision-making for a best-in-class real money online gaming brand.

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunities employer)