Data Quality and Protocols Officer

Data Quality and Protocols Officer

Data Quality and Protocols Officer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Reed

Reading, Berkshire

13 hours ago

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Your new company An organisation with a strong social mission, dedicated to improving lives through data-driven decision-making and high standards of information integrity. You'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where data plays a critical role in shaping impactful services and outcomes.Your new role As a Data Quality and Protocols Officer, you will ensure that the organisation's data assets are accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose. You'll implement and maintain data protocols, standards, and governance practices, supporting compliance and enabling informed decision-making across teams. Acting as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, you'll embed a strong data quality culture and enforce best practices. Key responsibilities include: Defining and maintaining data quality rules, validations, and checks.Monitoring data quality metrics and producing dashboards/reports.Performing data cleansing, deduplication, and validation routines.Developing and documenting data protocols, standards, and policies.Governing data dictionaries, glossaries, and metadata catalogues.Supporting compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations.Advising staff on data quality issues and delivering training to build data literacy.Collaborating with IT, legal, and compliance teams to align protocols with security and privacy requirements.Supporting audits, risk assessments, and system improvements to enhance data integrity. What you'll need to succeedEssential qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.Experience in data quality method