Data Governance Lead

15 hours ago

Manchester, United Kingdom ITV Jobs Full time

**Data Governance Lead**

**Data & Insights**

**Permanent / Full Time**

**Office location: White City, London | Hybrid**

Can be based in London, Manchester or Leeds
- preference for London. The requirement is to be in the office 2 days a week.

**Hiring range: £70,000 - £80,000**

**Your work matters to millions.**

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

**Your impact sends ripples.**

**The role**

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Data Governance lead to drive our data governance strategy, encompassing quality, security and compliance of our data assets. In addition, the Data Governance lead will establish framework and policies to support our data strategy of unifying and democratising data across ITV, whilst safeguarding ITV against any risk.

This newly created role is part of our central data function, reporting directly to the Chief Data and AI Officer and collaborating closely with the leadership team. We’re seeking a hands-on, pragmatic leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and drive effective, practical governance across ITV.

**Responsibilities**:

- Design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Define data governance goals, policies, and standards
- Establish and monitor data quality metrics to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, and other relevant data protection regulations
- Partner with data owners, stewards, and business leaders to drive adoption of governance and quality practices
- Establish procedures for data classification, security, and lifecycle management
- Collaborate with data architecture,engineering and platform teams to ensure governance is embedded into technical workflows
- Promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability through training and education programs

**Skills you’ll need**(minimum criteria)
- Extensive experience in data governance, data management and data protection regulation (e.g. GDPR)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Extensive stakeholder management experience

**Other things we’re looking for**(key criteria)
- Familiarity with AI, GenAI and emerging technologies in data governance and their ethical implications is ideal
- Strong leadership qualities and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
- Strategic thinker with a strong ability to align data governance practices with organisational goals

**ITV is for everyone.**

**Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.**

**ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including**:

- Flexible working with a range of options
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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