Information Asset Register Lead

As Information Asset Register Lead, you will need to collaborate with the Head of Data Management and the Data Governance Manager to assure data quality, compliance, and accessibility. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in educating other team members on the utilization of Information Asset Register and in shaping the evolution of data governance strategies and policies.

What you’ll be doing as an Information Asset Register Lead

• Creating and maintaining a comprehensive catalogue of all data sources within the organisation using Azure Purview
• Classify data based on its information type, sensitivity, quality and business value
• Work with IT and security teams to set up appropriate access controls and monitor data usage to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including data owners, data stewards, IT teams and business units
• Provide training and support to other users of Azure Purview in the organisation
• Enforce data governance policies by setting up automated data validation and policy enforcement in Azure Purview

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid
Working Pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role
We want to bring together a team of brilliant tech minds with game changing ideas. We’re looking for people who will help us re-imagine the way we work and the way we get things done:  

• A truly digital mindset. Open to collaboration. Open to risk. Open to new ways of doing things
• Obsessed with data. Obsessed with excellence
• People who think and behave differently to the way we do. People who don’t want to just be another cog in the machine
• Experience with Azure Purview, including data cataloguing, data classification, data lineage tracking and policy enforcement
• Experience with data security principles and data privacy regulations
• Familiarity with other data management tools (Power BI, SQL Server)
• Experience in managing data-related projects, coordinating with different teams and driving project deliverables

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £69,840 per annum depending on experience 
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.