Data Steward

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Data Steward in the Data Management Profession you will work closely with areas of the business to drive data centric thinking & decision making through education & relationship building with key data owners, stakeholders & teams from across the business. Will act as the key point of contact for data quality incidents coordinating resolutions where appropriate. Aligning activities to the domains key priorities & the overall data governance strategy. Leading the documentation of business assets in their area, gaining approval where necessary. Supports the business & key stakeholders in risk identification, management & resolution. Through your Profession you will have the opportunity to develop and stretch personally and professionally to achieve your potential. The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. Head office areas also support a blended working approach. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in the John lewis Partnership and we are committed to becoming the UK most inclusive business, reflecting and connecting with the diverse communities that we serve. . Contract type: This is a secondment till April 2026 Salary: The expected salary for this role is upto £60000 Key responsibilities Data Centric Thinking Aligns activities within the domain to overall Data Governance roadmap Support the Data Maturity Assessment process Collaborate with the business to support creation of relevant metadata in the Partnership metadata repository, providing ongoing management and co-ordinating business approval Verify and approve that the correct data classification have been applied to data sets Manages the content and gains approval for the Business Assets in their Data Domain in metadata repository. Drives adherence to, and being a subject matter expert on the Partnership Data Management Policy and Standards and for Domain Standards; undertake periodic Policy and Standards Assurance Stakeholder Management Develop and maintain effective relationships with peers, stakeholders and the wider business to ensure engagement, support and delivery of key responsibilities. Responsible for coordinating and running regular and effective Data Governance working groups at a domain level. Manage key Data Governance communication vehicles & support the delivery of key and consistent Data Governance messaging for all stakeholders. Supports the DG lead and DGMs in the creation of outcome led agendas for meetings relating to the Data Governance Forum and Partnership Data Group and where appropriate record the meetings minutes and actions. Support the Data Owner by maintaining and supporting with materials required for them to carry out their responsibilities Data Quality Work across the Data Management Profession to ensure data quality standards are adhered to and work directly with the business to address any issues, including in projects and change initiatives . Co-ordinate the prioritisation of proactive data quality profiling activity within the domain Co-ordinate the identification, recording, analysis and remediation of data quality issues and overall sustainability of data quality Process & Reporting Identification and documentation of key processes that impact data in their Data Domain. Drives the development and continuous improvement of the data governance operating model Monitor performance against Data Governance KPIs in Tableau; create recommendations for remediation and actively celebrate successes. Ensure that all required reporting and inputs for governance groups is prepared and agreed with stakeholders. Risk, Issues & Controls Management Supports the business & key stakeholders in identification, management & resolution of data risks (inc personal data) Work within a data domain as a point of contact for the business on data issues and data risk management Promotes data risk awareness, including GDPR, within their subject area Skills Risk, Issues & Control Management Skills in identifying, articulating and mitigating risks and developing controls for ongoing management of risks Stakeholder Management Uses stakeholder management to develop trusted relationships with stakeholders and Data Owners. Data-centric thinking Understands data, legislation related to it and how it is utilised in the business. Investigative skills Questioning nature which enables you to explore and understand challenges and issues against a big picture view of the Partnership Attention to detail Drives quality through attention to detail and being able to consume complex information. Essential skills/experience you’ll need - Understanding of data protection and information security legislation and how this relates to the business strategy. - Experience in complex and / or large data projects as a data SME - A good understanding of data quality approaches - Driving data quality improvements with Business teams - Stakeholder management Desirable skills/experience you may have - Retail, Finance or Financial Services experience - Membership of Data Management groups / communities - Data Management qualification - GDPR Practitioner level or equivalent - Business analysis or project management experience - Knowledge of Data Management technologies and tools - Expertise in data quality practices, approaches and challenges within large organisations . Closing Date: April 7, 2025 Pay: £49,500.00 - £74,000.00 Annual Contract Type: Temporary Hours of Work: N/A Job Level: Partnership Level 7 Where You'll Be Working: London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, London, , SW1V 2QQ ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there never been a more exciting time to join us. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. Feel inspired. When you join the Partnership you join a different kind of business. One that seeks to make a difference, not just to ourselves, but to the lives of everyone.