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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Quality Analyst - **Company:** National Energy System Operator - **Location:** Wokingham, UK - **Salary:** £6,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Profiling, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Control, Data Governance, Data Mining, Data Profiling, Data Visualization, Database Design, Talend - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5825872274 ## About the Role * Evidence of strong stakeholder management experience. * Demonstrated experience in Data Quality - Analysis, profiling, measurement and management. * Exceptional communication skills - ability to articulate data quality concepts and requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Evidence of using any data quality tools (Informatica, Trillium, Talend etc) and techniques. * Ability to organise work based on business value - project management skills to effectively plan, execute and report to management on the progress, risk, and mitigation actions. * Evidence of working in Agile environment. * An understanding of how data is captured, stored, and accessed, with a good understanding on databases and SQL. * Experience on data visualization tools - Data quality metrics, building DQ metrics in tool and communicating the same to stakeholders. * Technical expertise regarding data models, database design, data mining. ## Description The Data Quality Team at NESO is dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data throughout the organization. Our primary responsibilities include implementing and establishing a robust data quality framework, monitoring data controls, and driving continuous improvement in order to support data-driven decision-making. We are committed to maintaining high standards of data quality and integrity, and we work diligently to identify and resolve any data quality issues that may arise. By doing so, we aim to provide accurate and reliable data that can be trusted for informed decision-making across the organization. As Data Quality Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to support the Data Quality Manager in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data within our organization. You will assist in data profiling activities, implement data quality controls, and monitor data quality metrics. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, executing data validation, and cleansing procedures, and investigating data quality issues. You will also contribute to data governance initiatives and provide support to end-users on data quality practices and tools. In the Data Quality Team, you will have ample opportunities to learn and develop essential skills in data quality management. You will gain hands-on experience with data profiling, validation, and cleansing techniques, as well as exposure to industry-standard tools and technologies. This role is designated as requiring a National Security Vetting (NSV) clearance. You will usually need to have been a resident in the UK for the last five years to apply for the required level of clearance. We would invite any applicants who do not currently meet this residency requirement to still express an interest in the role. This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home as well as flexible working arrangements., * Perform data quality activities as per the defined data quality policies - Data Quality Issue Management, Data profiling, Data Quality Measurement and Monitoring. * Operationalize the data quality management frameworks to ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of data across NESO. * Collaborate with stakeholders across the breadth of the NESO business to understand data requirements, ensuring data quality standards are implemented. * Perform root cause analysis and Identify areas for improvement in data processes and applications to enhance overall data quality within the organization. * Ensure compliance with Ofgem Data Best Practices and industry standards and implement data quality practices accordingly. Support the development of training & data literacy programs to educate staff on data quality. * Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for data quality and governance, producing regular reports for stakeholders and senior management. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. 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