Data Governance Specialist

TL;DR

Data Governance Specialist (Data & AI): Leading the implementation of hirify.global’s data governance strategy, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security, and alignment with strategic objectives. Focus on compliance with regulatory requirements and driving the optimisation of data assets to deliver value across the organisation.

Location: This role is based in London, Bristol, Birmingham or Belfast and our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week.

Company

hirify.global was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation of hirify.global’s data governance strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage processes for monitoring data governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure data quality, privacy, and integrity.
• Implement and maintain privacy frameworks, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with data protection laws such as GDPR.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed privacy by design, manage risk, and ensure regulatory readiness across data processing activities.
• Oversee the deployment of data policies and ensure enforcement through influence across the Networks verticals.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to identify potential data risks, mitigate them, and implement enhanced security measures.

Requirements

• Background in data governance or legal / compliance / risk assurance or governance.
• CIPP/E: Knowledge of European data protection laws like GDPR.
• CIPM: Data protection law into practice.
• Proficiency in managing metadata to ensure transparency and usability.
• Expertise in securing data using encryption, tokenisation, and key management practices.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, TSA, DPA, and other data-related regulatory frameworks.

Nice to have

• Background in mentoring and developing high-performing teams.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%.
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate for all parents.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• World-class training and development opportunities.