Contractor job Business Analyst - GDPR/Data Dictionary - Hybrid - IR35 TBC

Business Analyst - GDPR/Data Dictionary - Hybrid - IR35 Determination TBC

You will play a key role in developing data dictionaries, analysing data flows, assessing data quality, and establishing governance processes for sensitive people data.
The position is ideal for an experienced Business Analyst with strong data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and master data management expertise.

The key responsibility is to work as part of a client lead team with experience working as a Business Analyst on data centric projects including personal data. The next step is to build out the data dictionary and mapping, covering what the data is, where it is used, known quality issues, and what validation or assurance may be needed.

Business Analyst (People Master Data Review) Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries across multiple people data domains.
Define business data elements, ownership, source systems, and data lineage.
Map people data across systems, business processes, and reporting functions.
Document end-to-end data flows and identify dependencies and inconsistencies.
Assess data quality issues and recommend remediation activities.
Define validation rules and support the implementation of data assurance processes.
Facilitate workshops with People Leadership, HR teams, and business stakeholders.
Produce high-quality documentation, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Support governance activities and drive continuous improvement of people data management.

Business Analyst (People Master Data Review) Skills and Experience

Proven experience as a Business Analyst delivering data-focused initiatives.
Must have worked with Personal Data (GDPR).
Must have data dictionaries experience.
Strong experience with Master Data Management (MDM), metadata, and data lineage.
Experience performing data mapping, data quality assessments, and remediation planning.
Experience working with HR, People, or other sensitive business data.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leadership teams.
Experience facilitating workshops and gathering complex business requirements.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Knowledge of data governance frameworks desirable.
Experience with HR systems such as Workday, SAP HR, or similar would be advantageous.
Experience within large enterprise or regulatory environments desirable.
Working within the retail or food distribution industry would be a distinct advantage but not essential.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.