Data Quality Analyst

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours  
Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week) 
Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience.
Application process: Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site. If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying, please contact [email protected]  

Join us in shaping a data-driven future! In this role, you’ll help ensure our data is accurate, consistent, and trustworthy, powering smarter decisions and exceptional member experiences.

You’ll work closely with business and technical teams to improve data quality, resolve issues, and deliver actionable insights that create real value. Your expertise will build confidence in our data and enable colleagues across the Society to make informed choices that benefit our members and communities.

Here’s a taste of what you will be doing as a Data Quality Analyst at Nottingham Building Society:

• Develop Insightful Dashboards: Create and maintain data quality dashboards and reports to monitor and improve data health.
• Spot Trends & Anomalies: Identify patterns and issues in critical data sets that could impact member experience or compliance.
• Profile & Assess Data: Use data profiling techniques to check completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across core domains.
• Investigate & Resolve Issues: Analyse root causes of data quality problems and collaborate with teams for sustainable fixes.
• Define Quality Standards: Establish and maintain data quality rules and thresholds aligned with business and regulatory needs.
• Champion Data Accountability: Embed a culture of ownership, ensuring teams take responsibility for the data they create and use.
• Engage & Communicate: Present dashboards and issue logs at forums, act on feedback, and partner with stakeholders to drive improvements.
• Support Governance & Processes: Work with Data Stewards and Owners to enhance processes, document standards, and uphold governance.

• Data Quality Expertise: Proven experience in data quality, data analysis, or data governance roles, ideally within financial services.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and ability to explain data issues in business terms.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL for querying and profiling data, advanced Excel, and experienced with Power BI for reporting and visualisation.
• Governance Knowledge: Familiarity with data governance principles (lineage, stewardship, ownership) and regulatory requirements (GDPR, FCA, PRA).
• Tooling Experience: Exposure to data quality tools such as Informatica, Talend, or Collibra is desirable.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent stakeholder management, data storytelling skills, and ability to convey insights to non-technical audiences.
• Mindset & Behaviours: Curious, proactive, and quality-driven; empathetic, inclusive, and a positive team player who thrives on continuous improvement.
• Qualifications & Growth: Degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline (or equivalent experience), Power BI Data Analyst certification (PL-300), and commitment to ongoing learning.

Reward & Benefits -   

• Competitive Package: Fair salary benchmarked against market data, annual discretionary bonus, and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medicash healthcare, mental health first aiders, and a suite of wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work.
• Work-Life Balance: 35-hour working week for full-time roles, with flexibility to help you perform at your best.
• Career Growth: Ongoing personal and professional development, we’ll support your ambitions and help you grow your potential.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a friendly, values-led team that genuinely cares about doing the right thing for colleagues and customers.
• Giving Back: Use two paid volunteering days each year to support causes close to your heart, through our Samuel Fox Foundation.
• Sustainability Focus: Join a business committed to reducing its carbon footprint and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Free access to Octopus Money: Financial coaching & tools that help you plan, manage, and make the most of your money.

Embracing Diversity Together: -  

We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers. 

Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers. 

We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.