Data Governance Specialist

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Contracts IT Recruitment Consulting Ltd Full time

Job title: Data Governance Specialist
Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, or Dublin
Hybrid

*Urgent 12 Month Contract - Role hiring now*

This is a UK/Scotland based role with an excellent immediate start within a global FMCG brand working on their largest digital and technological transformation program.

Job Overview
The Data Assurance Lead, reporting to the Global Governance Assurance Manager, supports the implementation of the Technical Specification Programme Data Assurance strategy. The role aligns with our Performance Ambition to be trusted by all stakeholders for conducting business ethically, from grain to glass.
The Data Assurance Role will be integrated into our clients Technical Specification Programme. The role involves updating and standardizing our clients current data, which includes 14.5k specifications across packaging and raw materials for GBS (Global Business Services).

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure consistent and effective management of data assets throughout their life cycle.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential data vulnerabilities, threats, and compliance gaps.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
  • Monitor regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies to ensure compliance with data protection laws (eg, GDPR, CCPA) and other relevant regulations.
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to address any compliance issues or concerns.
  • Establish processes and mechanisms for assessing and improving the quality, accuracy, and completeness of organizational data.
  • Implement data quality metrics and performance indicators to measure and monitor data integrity.
  • Define and implement data security controls, including access controls, encryption, and authentication mechanisms, to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to address data breaches, security incidents, and other data-related emergencies.
  • Coordinate with IT security teams to investigate incidents, contain threats, and implement remediation measures.
  • Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees about data governance best practices, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.
  • Foster a culture of data stewardship and accountability across the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and business units, to align data assurance initiatives with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on data governance and assurance matters, providing guidance and support as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Technical expertise in data assurance.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Leadership abilities.
  • High levels of energy to keep improving in a complex and demanding environment. This energy will be displayed through a persistent nature with the tenacity to ensure delivery happens.
  • Demonstrates functional and process expertise in the field of governance. Role model for good governance around internal and external controls for compliance.
  • Shows initiative to recognize emerging problems and pro-actively develop solutions using methods such as systems thinking. Acts immediately to issues as they are exposed. They have the strength of character to challenge under performance/poor behaviours. Own the relationship with the following key stakeholders: internal leadership teams, TIER meetings, Supply Directors, suppliers, contractors, external audit, external governmental agencies, key internal stakeholders.

Please send your CV or call Shabnam/Robiel to discuss further. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We champion differences in technology recruitment and work with clients who actively wish to diversify their talent force - ALL applicants are welcome to apply.

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