Senior Data Specialist

Job Title Senior Data Specialist Company Ayvens Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom Job Summary Supporting the Data Compliance & Governance Lead, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing and supporting frameworks that foster a culture of data trust across Ayvens in the UK. You will act as the single point of contact for compliance and governance control, coordinating activities and nurturing stakeholder relationships to ensure continuous improvement of data compliance and adherence to the data governance roadmap. Key Accountabilities Support the delivery of the Data Management policy, Data Retention policy and associated frameworks in the UK, including translation, implementation and continuous improvement. Implement, promote and champion a comprehensive data management roadmap, overseeing the definition, enforcement and oversight of data policies, procedures and standards. Liaise with, educate and positively influence stakeholders on the implementation of good data practices, driving the adoption of fully accountable data trustees throughout the business. Create and evolve the Data Info Hub and lead continuous improvements of governance and compliance capabilities. Conduct root‑cause analysis of data definitions and data quality issues. Ensure continuous improvement of definitions of technical components, interrelationships and principles governing the creation, exploitation and management of Ayvens data assets in collaboration with Architecture, Database and Application teams. Collaborate with teams within the Data team, wider organisation and group entities to achieve shared objectives. Capture data lineage and record CRUD principles appropriately. Mentor and support non‑senior resources within the team. Competencies Collaborating and Influencing – Effectively collaborate with other teams to drive business success and engagement, communicating complex ideas simply and clearly. Leading Change – Act as a data evangelist and change agent, implementing plans and engaging stakeholders to energise the organisation. Social & Culture – Maintain positive team morale and prioritise collective success over individual achievement. Curiosity – Keep up to date with technology, industry trends, best practice and regulatory requirements to drive business benefit. Skills, Experience & Background – Technical Capabilities Problem Solving – Handle unfamiliar projects and complex issues, defining and ensuring standards to evolve data reliability. Overview – Excellent knowledge of end‑to‑end data solution development lifecycle and relevant compliance and governance. Quality – Create mechanisms to measure and ensure quality standards are followed, continually evolving standards. Security – Initiate and oversee secure design principles within departmental processes. Incremental Value Delivery – Understand problem statements, support creation of appropriate data solutions, manage cross‑team dependencies and foster disciplined urgency. Desired Previous Experience Strong SQL or other RDBMS querying language skills. Experience establishing governance frameworks supporting BCBS239 principles. Extensive experience configuring cataloguing tools such as Collibra. Knowledge of MDM and metadata capture approaches. Experience with RDBMS, data lakes and data warehouses. Monitoring and reporting against agreed SLAs, KPIs and delivering BAU objectives. Ability to prioritise multiple deliverables with varying commitments. Experience in financial services and knowledge of related regulatory requirements. Technical Ability Multiple years of professional experience specifically dealing with data management, governance and compliance topics. IT Applications Working knowledge of the Azure data platform. FleetWare and/or Miles database knowledge is desired. Why Ayvens? With over 3.4 million vehicles across more than 42 countries, Ayvens provides full‑service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management and multi‑mobility solutions. By leading the way to net zero and driving digital transformation, we meet evolving mobility needs and empower customers. We are committed to sustainable mobility, customer satisfaction and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Application Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Data Specialist jobs in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr