Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Technology / Fintech and IT
Specialisim
Data / Database Analysis
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16287
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
07/11/2025
Closing date
05/12/2025
Job Description:
Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a Data Governance Coordinator to join their team based in Newcastle. In this role, you will support the development of the company's data governance structures by ensuring compliance across the business.
Skills/Experience:
Essential:
- Prior experience in a data governance role
- Solid understanding on governance principles
- Experience with tools such as Microsoft Purview, Databricks Unity Catalog or similar platforms.
- Experience in communicating complex data concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Core Responsibilities:
- Implement the data governance framework across the business
- Manage the enterprise data catalogue and business glossary to ensure that metadata remains accurate
- Work closely with data owners and stewards to establish data definitions
- Track data quality issues and escalate where necessary to resolve
- Coordinate governance meetings
- Support the development of governance tools
- Store and keep up-to-date records of data ownership, assignments and governance decisions
- Comply with regulatory requirements through documentation
- Promote awareness of data governance across the organisation through communications and training.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16287
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.
Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.
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