Data Quality Analyst

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring organisational data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose, supporting effective decision-making and an excellent customer experience.

Working closely with Data Owners and stakeholders across the business, you will help design and implement robust data quality processes, contributing to the organisation’s mission of delivering trusted and accessible services.

In this role, you will investigate and analyse data quality issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions, while defining and monitoring data quality rules, controls and performance metrics. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote best practice, support governance activities and drive continuous improvement in data quality across the organisation., * UK nationals

• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

• A demonstrable understanding of data quality principles, data management frameworks and best practice approaches to improving data integrity
• Experience analysing complex data sets, identifying issues and performing root cause analysis to support effective remediation
• A demonstrable understanding of database design, data structures, schema design and data mapping concepts
• Ability to build effective working relationships and partner with stakeholders to embed data quality standards across the business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights and produce clear, data-driven reports
• Experience defining data quality rules, metrics and performance indicators to monitor and improve data over time
• A demonstrable understanding of data protection requirements and governance standards
• Previous experience working with data quality tools or supporting data quality improvement initiatives in a complex environment, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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• Annual leave
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership, Alongside your salary of £33,556, Student Loans Company contributes £9,721 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme
• To find out what’s it’s like to work at Student Loans Company click here SLC Careers

Student Loans Company is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989, we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure, accurate and efficient assessment, payment and repayment services.

Our Values

Culture is at the heart of everything we do at SLC and we are guided by our five values which help make SLC a great place to work:

• Honesty: We act with integrity and transparency, sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage.
• Empowerment: We enable people to take initiative, make impactful decisions, and continuously learn and grow.
• Accountability: We deliver on commitments, own our successes and mistakes, and strive for quality outcomes.
• Respect: We value diverse perspectives, actively listen, and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Trust: We collaborate across teams, build dependable relationships, and work as one to deliver for our customers.

These values are more than words—they guide our decisions, shape our collaborations, and strengthen our impact on the students we serve.