Job Description
Join a large and well-known technology-driven organisation where you will be part of the Central Data team who build innovative tools and ensure the effective and ethical use of data across the organisation's brands. The award-winning initiatives include pioneering GenAI tools, developing personalisation capabilities that have significantly increased ad revenue and engagement, and creating INCA, a suite of tools to enhance workflows and decision-making.
We work with a modern cloud stack, including GCP and AWS, using Python, deep learning tools, and frameworks for machine learning. Our tech stack also includes React, GraphQL, Node, and D3 for developing APIs, flexible front-end product components, and data visualisation.
Your Role:
We are repositioning data governance as a 'force for good' to create competitive advantages for our brands and business units. This role is crucial in achieving that objective. Reporting to the Head of Data Enablement, the Data Enablement Manager will contribute to the strategy and implementation of governance, ensuring our data is protected while enabling its effective and ethical use.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Transition data governance from a compliance-based function to an essential business partner aligned with business goals.
- Effectively communicate the role of the Data Enablement team and the value of data governance to stakeholders.
- Contribute to defining and executing the overall Data Enablement strategy.
- Establish metrics to measure progress in data improvement initiatives.
- Translate data governance principles and terminology into relatable language for stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate data management topics such as Data Quality, Information Management, and Data Privacy and Protection.
- Collaborate with Data Protection, Cyber Security, Technology, and Brands teams to ensure effective data governance practices.
- Define and implement the data governance framework, including policies, guidelines, processes, and roles. Facilitate relevant steering groups or governance forums.
- Conduct periodic reviews of data governance maturity and report risks, issues, and improvements to stakeholders.
What We're Looking For:
- A passionate team player who inspires stakeholders about the value of strong governance practices as a driver of business growth.
- Experience in implementing data governance frameworks, including roles, policies, processes, metrics, and tools.
- Ability to adapt a data governance framework to the specific needs of our business.
- Strong understanding of the business benefits of data governance.
- Experience in core data management practices such as metadata management, data quality management, and data privacy.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as DPA2018, GDPR, CCPA, TcF, and PECR.
- Experience with Data Governance tools like Collibra, Informatica, Alation, or Atlan.
If you believe you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement on the list, please apply. We value potential and a passion for learning and development.
Life at Our Company:
Driven by passion, guided by principles, and acting with purpose. We aim to reflect and reach a diverse audience, telling the stories that matter. We believe that to do this, our employees must represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to ensure everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to maximise their potential. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy focuses on attracting a diverse talent pool, developing equity programs to improve representation in leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and content. We currently support 12 employee-led networks and groups to connect like-minded colleagues socially and professionally.
Benefits:
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
- 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
- Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands, plus weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
- Wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage, and counselling
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
- Thriving employee networks supporting colleagues, including groups focused on women in technology, parenting, wellbeing, GenZ, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and faith.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. We strive to ensure that everyone we meet has the opportunity to perform their best when applying for a role. Please let us know, at any stage, if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate.