Data Steward Network Lead

About the role

We’re on a journey to transform YBS into a modern, data-driven organisation - as a result we’re looking for a Data Steward Network Lead (internally known as a Data Quality & Control Lead) to join our Leeds based Data Quality & Control team. As our new Data Steward Network Lead, you’ll be a key member and important intermediary between data owners, data consumers and the data function.

What you’ll do

Primarily, you will be responsible for the ownership, evolution and maintenance of the data stewardship model to ensure our most important and critical data is identified, owned, governed and defined. You will use your technical data and metadata management knowledge to articulate data stewardship responsibilities and empower the network to identify, define and control new and legacy data pertinent to their domains. You will also ensure data policies/standards/RCSAs are communicated to, and understood by, our data stewards. Experience in managing, developing, or influencing a similar network would be advantageous but not essential as long as you have the drive and enthusiasm to own, shape, deliver and continuously improve data stewardship planning at YBS.

Additionally, you will support and assist other Data Quality and Control Leads drive forward their respective data management disciplines, such as documentation of the business glossary and data dictionary, data cataloguing, and coordination of team comms including ownership and maintenance of the team intranet pages.

You must be a self-starter and a strong team player, with a methodical approach to problem solving. You might come from a data governance, data steward, data cataloguing, data business partnering, data analysis background or similar. Excellent communication skills are expected for this role as you will be required to proactively engage, influence and collaborate with data stakeholders from across the business.

About you

A good understanding of/experience in the following disciplines would be highly advantageous:

• Designing and delivering data management related training and awareness sessions to a range of stakeholders

• An understanding of the role, responsibilities and purpose of data stewardship

• Leading and chairing meetings, workshops and working groups to analyse, discuss, evolve, improve, and govern data management practice

• An understanding of critical data elements and ways in which these can be identified and governed

• An understanding of good data and metadata management practice and ability to advise technical and non- technical colleagues on best practice

• An understanding of data related regulations such as GDPR, Data Privacy, Data Retention etc.

• An understanding of risk control self-assessment processes and best practice

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Holly Gallagher on recruitment@ybs.co.uk

Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date