Data & Information Governance Analyst

Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience across information governance and data protection
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview
• Experience with information classification and retention management
• Knowledge of information security and governance principles
• Experience with documentation and policy writing
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Own information classification, retention and lifecycle management across the business
• Drive the adoption and effective use of Microsoft Purview
• Ensure information assets are governed in line with business policies and regulatory requirements
• Support the ongoing development of information governance standards and processes
• Monitor compliance with information governance policies and security standards
• Support data protection and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Produce governance documentation, reports and supporting evidence
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen information governance across the organisation
• Work closely with technical and business teams to embed good information governance practices
• Provide guidance on information classification, retention and security controls
• Build strong relationships across Cyber Security, IT and the wider business

Technologies:

• Support
• Security

More:

We are a well-known UK organisation strengthening our Cyber Security function with the appointment of an Information Governance Analyst. This is a hybrid role based in the North West, with 2 days per week in the office, and offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 plus benefits. We offer 33 days holiday including bank holidays, long service awards, and additional retail discounts. This is an excellent opportunity to become our Microsoft Purview subject matter expert while working closely with stakeholders across the business to improve information governance, compliance and data protection practices.

last updated 31 week of 2026