Data Governance and Standards Lead

Data Governance and Standards Lead
Location: London, hybrid working 
Reports to: Head of Data

About Pearson: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Our Purpose | Add Life to a Lifetime of Learning. Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning. 

About UK Assessment & Qualifications: We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation program to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable, and resilient services.

About The Role 
We are looking for a sharp-eyed and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Data Governance and Standards Lead. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of business-critical data insight across a global FTSE 100 company, making an impact to millions of learners across the world. As we all know – the best visualisations are only of value if the underlying data can be trusted. We believe Governance is crucial and should be front and centre.

The role will sit within a friendly, diverse and experienced Data Division, reporting to the Head of Data. We have a community feel with a large office presence, and work collaboratively as we navigate our multi-billion row datasets. The role will work closely with architectural and analytical leads across both the division and the wider business. 

Job Description:

The role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and security of all data analytics across Pearson UK, including internal operational reporting, commercial insight and external data exchange, as well as contributing to data standards strategies. Key to achieving this will be overseeing the maintenance and development of our Data Lake – designed to be a single source of truth - and applying a strict data governance framework.
 

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the maintenance, integrity, and accessibility of our Data Lake
              > Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures
              > Develop and implement security framework for all users
              > Implement processes to audit/monitor data quality and security
              > Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations

- Oversee the analytical usage of the Data Lake
              > Work with end-users to ensure data is being used appropriately
              > Audit self-serve reports to ensure relevance and accuracy

- Eulogise Data Governance across the business
              > Provide training and support to analysts and other stakeholders on data governance best practices
              > Promote a culture of data literacy and responsible data usage across the organisation.

- Advise on Data Standards within Pearson and across the wider education sector

              > Work with Data, and Security teams to ensure that data standards are relevant, up to date, and adhered to

> Liaise with other Awarding Organisations to drive positive change in homogenising data