Data Governance Officer

Job Description

About MIB

At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.

Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.

About the role

  • To support the implementation of enterprise data governance and data quality frameworks across the MIB.
  • To embed data governance standards, support the data quality processes and work with business stakeholders and the Industry Data Working Group to improve the consistency, accuracy and value of the MIBs core data assets.
  • To translate data governance frameworks into practical repeatable processes and support their adoption across the business and the wider Industry.

Key responsibilities 

  • Support the delivery and embedding of data governance standards, policies, and processes across MIB business areas.
  • Ensure adherence to agreed governance frameworks and support resolution of non-compliance issues.
  • Contribute to Working Groups, supporting facilitation, actions, and follow-ups.
  • Produce and distribute governance reporting, including status updates on data issues, risks, and improvement activities.
  • Collate inputs from Data Quality Analyst(s) and business areas to support governance forums and decision-making.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to improve the quality and value of MIB’s core data assets in line with strategic priorities.
  • Support the identification and assessment of Critical Data Elements. 
  • Assist in defining, documenting, and maintaining data quality rules and controls. (in collaboration with Data Quality Analysts and business stakeholders)
  • Support Data Owners in the development and ongoing maintenance of Data Improvement Plans. 
  • Monitor DIP progress, ensuring actions are tracked, updated, and reported into governance forums.
  • Support the design, build, and ongoing maintenance of the Business Data Glossary and Data Catalogue.
  • Ensure metadata is consistent, accurate, and aligned to business usage.

Skills and Experience 

  • Experience in a formal Data Governance role.
  • Knowledge of data governance practices (DAMA, DMBOK wheel), business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection.
  • Working knowledge of data quality concepts, controls, and issue management approaches.
  • Understanding of data structures, data modelling concepts, and how data quality is defined and measured.
  • Experience supporting the implementation and adoption of data governance frameworks, standards, or controls.
  • Experience tracking and coordinating data-related actions or plans. 
  • Ability to explain data problems, proposals and concepts at a business level and influence.
  • A collaborative team player orientation towards work relationships, strong culture awareness.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and in wider teams.

Job Title: Data Governance Officer
Salary: £57,500
Working Hours: 35
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Office Location: Milton Keynes
Job Type: Permanent

IT kit supplied to you
£320 (before tax) start up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) 

Other Benefits include: 
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Employee Incentive Scheme 
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) 
Holiday purchase scheme 
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health  
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.

So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

*We aim to keep this advert open until the closing date, but on occasion we may close it early if application numbers are high*