Data Governance Lead

Telford
2 months ago
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Our extremely well-established client in Telford has asked us to recruit a new Data Governance Lead. This is a newly created position, designed to bring their data protocols up to date and ensure compliance and governance across the organisation. As Data Management Lead, you will take ownership of reviewing all internal and external data held by the business, assessing its purpose, compliance requirements, and future use.

You will treat each data category as an individual project, setting rules, parameters, and strategies for storage, retention, or destruction. By streamlining and organising our data, you will make it more effective to manage, safeguard, and utilise in the future.

Responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

  • Lead and enforce data governance standards by ensuring all information across the business is accurate, secure, and compliant with GDPR and other relevant regulations. Act as the guardian of data quality and integrity.

  • Conduct a thorough review and analysis of all data types held internally and externally, assessing their purpose, compliance requirements, and business value. Develop tailored strategies for each category of data, including retention, destruction, and future use.

  • Oversee data and email storage systems by managing capacity planning, backups, and ongoing maintenance. Ensure data is stored efficiently, securely, and in a way that supports long-term organisational needs.

  • Shape and deliver the organisation’s data strategy by working closely with leadership to align data management practices with business objectives. Provide input into future initiatives that enhance data-driven decision-making.

  • Identify and resolve data issues proactively, including troubleshooting errors, fixing inconsistencies, and implementing preventative measures to reduce risks and improve reliability.

  • Ensure compliance with client contractual obligations by monitoring data handling processes and maintaining accurate records that meet external requirements.

  • Implement and manage data loss prevention techniques to safeguard sensitive information, reduce exposure to risks, and strengthen overall data security.

  • Provide training and guidance to employees on best practices for data and email storage. Act as a subject matter expert, raising awareness of compliance requirements and promoting a culture of accountability.

  • Develop, update, and maintain policies and procedures to support industry certifications such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials+. Ensure documentation is clear, accessible, and regularly reviewed.

  • Collaborate with teams across the business to understand their data needs, streamline processes, and introduce improvements that enhance efficiency and support operational goals.



What We Need From You

* Proven expertise in data management, governance, and database systems

* Strong team management and leadership skills

* Competent with a variety of all IT Systems as you would expect in data management

* Knowledge of data analysis, data modelling, and data security best practices

* Understanding of GDPR and other relevant regulations

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills

* Full UK driving licence and willing to travel to other sites in the group when needed (mainly based in Telford)

* Flexibility to work varied hours and undertake overnight stays when required

The application process:

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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