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Data Governance Analyst

Define and enforce policies on how data is captured, classified, retained and accessed.

This UK data governance analyst career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£35,000 - £42,000
Mid-career salary
£48,000 - £62,000
Senior salary
£70,000 - £90,000
Work environment
Office, hybrid
Time to entry
2 - 4 years
Degree required
Preferred
Category
AI, Data and Automation

What a Data Governance Analyst does

Define and enforce policies on how data is captured, classified, retained and accessed.

How to become a Data Governance Analyst

  1. Look up Data Governance Analyst roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Data Governance Analyst - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Data cataloguing
  • GDPR
  • Policy writing
  • Stakeholder management