Job Type

Permanent

Chester

United Kingdom

55000

Per annum
Skill Level

Key Skills

  • Compliance
  • CYBER SECURITY
  • Data Governance
  • Data Protection
  • GRC
  • Key Skills: Information Governance
  • Microsoft Purview
Job Posted: January 23, 2026
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Information Governance Analyst – Purview – Chester

  • Permanent
  • Chester
  • £45000 - £55000 per annum + Excellent Benefits GBP / Year

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Information Governance Analyst
Chester | Hybrid working (2 days onsite)
£45,000–£55,000

A customer-focused service provider is looking to appoint an Information Governance Analyst to join their Cyber Security function based in Chester. This role offers a hybrid working model, with two days per week onsite.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring information assets are governed effectively across the organisation, supporting secure data handling, regulatory compliance, and best practice information management. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll help embed robust governance processes and controls, with a particular focus on classification, retention, and protection of data. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview is essential.

The role involves overseeing information governance activities across the full data lifecycle, supporting the application of security controls, maintaining governance documentation, and contributing to compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. You’ll work collaboratively with technical and non-technical teams and report into the Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance function.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have prior experience in an Information Governance or Data Governance position, a strong understanding of information classification and retention principles, and practical experience using Microsoft Purview. You’ll also be confident engaging with stakeholders, producing clear documentation, and working within a regulated or security-focused environment. Knowledge of data protection regulations is highly beneficial.

Apply now:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [email protected].
For further information please call me on 01244 567 926 or 07441 348 209.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills:
Information Governance, Data Governance, Microsoft Purview, Data Protection, Compliance, Cyber Security, GRC

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