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# Data Governance Analyst - Metadata

- **Company:** Claims Recruitment Services Limited
- **Location:** Eastleigh, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Governance, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Collibra, Data Management, Data Delivery, Databricks
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e9992fdb243c8225

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of data governance best practice, as well as purpose and value of metadata management.
 * DAMA qualification is 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 an awareness of Databricks Unity Catalogue.
 * Ability to explain technical concepts in simple, value-led terms that are easily understood by non-technical stakeholders.
 * Ambitious, eager to learn and build technical expertise.

## Description

We are recruiting for a Data Governance Analyst - Metadata on behalf of one of the UK's most recognised and celebrated personal lines insurers.

The successful candidate will help deliver and evolve metadata services that enable trusted, well-managed and discoverable data and AI products across the organisation. Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting delivery, coaching stakeholders, and helping translate data governance solutions into clear business value.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing team during a period of large-scale business transformation and innovation, offering strong development and progression., * Supporting the successful planning and delivery of the metadata roadmap, whilst taking on and owning deliveries within it.

 * Developing new capabilities within Collibra and Unity Catalog to enhance the maturity of data governance tools.
 * Working with Data Owners and Stewards to enable data delivery and quality governance outcomes.
 * Promoting metadata tooling value by demonstrating features and capabilities to Data Owners and Data Stewards.
 * Identifying improvements and process automation capabilities in data processes.
 * Coaching business stakeholders on the importance and value of business context in metadata management.


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