Metadata Specialist

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the Role:

As a Metadata Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the development, improvement, and delivery of our Data Catalogue Operating Model. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a key data migration project, transitioning from legacy data catalogue solutions to a new SaaS-based platform.

Your work will directly impact our ability to provide trusted, accessible data that meets regulatory requirements, enhances operational efficiency, and powers innovative analytics to drive business growth.

You’ll collaborate closely with data stewards across the organization, helping to adopt best practices in metadata management and ensuring the seamless mapping and migration of existing data assets to the new system.

As the Metadata Specialist, you will:

• Drive the evolution of metadata management practices to ensure consistent and effective data cataloguing across the organization.
• Work on transitioning legacy data catalogue solutions to a modern SaaS platform, preparing metadata for import by mapping existing files, updating fields, and creating loading templates.
• Standardize and improve cataloguing practices to ensure high-quality metadata that supports business needs and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and best practices for metadata creation and management, enabling data stewards to maintain trusted, accessible data assets.
• Analyze existing technical, business, and corporate metadata to ensure a smooth migration to the new platform.
• Align cataloguing practices with regulatory requirements such as GDPR and industry standards.
• Link metadata management to business goals, such as improving operational efficiency, regulatory adherence, and innovative analytics capabilities.

This role is ideal for someone with an interest in metadata processing and data management who is keen to develop their skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

• Functional skills in Informatica Axon and EDC
• An understanding of database structures, data lineage, and how data models interact with tools.
• Great communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in collaborative tools like SharePoint and OneNote.
• A disciplined, analytical approach to managing work and priorities.
• Awareness of data's value as a business asset and the importance of regulatory compliance.
• A strong understanding of all general and industry specific legislation, regulation and best practice pertaining to data including GDPR, Competition Law, REMIT, Business Separation

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…..

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement.  If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience.  We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.