Data Governance Assistant

Are you passionate about data and eager to make a meaningful impact within our dynamic Data team?

We are on the lookout for a dedicated Data Governance Assistant to join our Data Centre of Excellence on an initial 12-month FTC. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our internal stakeholders, helping them navigate and fulfil their Data Governance needs and responsibilities. You'll play a pivotal part in driving user engagement with our Data Governance products, all while honing your data and communication skills in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. If you're ready to learn, grow, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

**About Technology**

At the heart of this mission is our pivotal Data team, and with your contribution, we can elevate our agile maturity to unprecedented levels.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Help maintain our Business Glossary to ensure a unified business language across Penguin.
- Alert the Data Governance team to any risks or issues for timely escalation.
- Assist our Data Governance Analysts with exciting key initiatives.
- Create and manage essential documentation to ensure secure, high-quality, and accessible data.
- Support Data Owners and Data Stewards in managing their data and best practices.
- Engage and assist with the administration of our growing Data Steward community.
- Learn, maintain, and eventually administer our Data Governance products.
- Continuously develop and enhance your data skills in a fun and supportive environment.

**What you will bring**:

- Experience in developing engaging training materials on business processes.
- Familiarity with creating insightful reports or dashboards.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in creating impactful business communication content for internal audiences.
- Experience in identifying, raising, and mitigating data issues and risks.
- Proficient in analysing large datasets in Excel using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and Macros.
- Understanding of data structures and data technologies.
- Basic knowledge of SQL.
- A reasonable grasp of Data Governance principles.

**About Penguin**

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.

**Our approach to hybrid working**

While our offices are places for you to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, having flexibility about where you work is just as important for doing your best work and for your wellbeing. So, we don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how we work in different teams across Penguin Random House UK.

This is a hybrid role, based in our offices in London. We are happy to discuss hybrid working arrangements with you during your recruitment process.

**Application instructions**
- We anticipate a two-stage interview process which will include a virtual first-stage interview and in-person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process.
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Please ensure you include a cover letter**, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be between 500 and 1000 words.**What you can expect from us**:
**Salary**:£27,500, plus bonus and benefits.

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our benefits include:

- Financial - discounted shopping, season ticket loan, rental deposit loan
- Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, gym loan
- Lifestyle - taste card, tech scheme, free and discounted books

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

**Company**: Penguin Books Limited

**Country**: United Kingdom

**State/Region**: London

**City**:London

**Postal Code**: SW11 7BW

**Job ID**: 275484