Head of Data Governance - Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom - Dignity

Dignity

Verified Company

Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Head of Data Governance
Full-Time, Permanent
Sutton Coldfield - Birmingham

About Us

At Dignity, we're not your average end-of life service provider; we aspire to be the most trusted and valued companion during life's challenging moments.

Our vision extends beyond offering services - we aim to inspire and reward our dedicated team. Our core mission is helping people say their goodbyes, remember, and celebrate lives with moments of closure and connection. Whether you're planning ahead or dealing with the unexpected, we've got you covered.

As the way we mourn evolves, so does our strategy; we adapt to changing needs, especially in at-need funeral services.

Our success stems from our exceptional team, their dedication, and our commitment to responsible business.

The Role

This permanent, full-time position, reporting to our Director of Data & Analytics will see you developing and implementing a comprehensive Data Governance strategy, policies, and framework to ensure the quality, security, and compliance of the Dignity's data assets.

The goal of the Head of Data Governance is to enforce data practices as per changing regulatory policies and meet compliance requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, establishing data stewardship practices, and driving a culture of data responsibility throughout the organization.

You will play a crucial part in ensuring that Dignity's data assets are effectively and responsibly managed to meet business objectives, comply with regulations, and mitigate risks associated with data.

Let's take a closer look at what your day-to-day will look like:

Own and lead the development of the Data Management Framework
Evolving and embedding the Data Management Framework into the business at all levels
Ensure adherence to a data governance framework for data practices, policies, and standards both at a technical and functional level.
Serve as a single point of contact for data quality and governance.
Ensures the Data is manageable and provides more support to accelerate datadriven digital transformation.
Defines the roles and responsibilities related to Data Governance and ensures accountability for the stewardship and master data assets.
Develop & Maintain inventory of the enterprise data.
Facilitate the development and implementation of Data Protection and Data Quality Standards
Define the system and the indicators of the quality and performance metrics and ensure compliance with datarelated standards and policies.
To lead and coordinate with senior management such as IT business and Operations heads regarding Data Governance.
Design & Develop Data Governance RoadMap and provide progress reports.
Identify new business opportunities with the use of data assets to achieve efficiency and represent the data as the business asset.
Lead on aligning respective data sharing between the enterprise and its vendors, and partners.
Coordinate regarding the implementation of Data Governance Strategy across operational units
Advise management regarding the Data Policy and the emerging opportunities it brings.
Handles a plethora of responsibilities in the realm of Data Governance and manages the Enterprise Data and leaves the Data Footprint.
Ongoing management of models, frameworks, glossaries and policies; reviewing regularly and updating processes where appropriate and required

Must haves we're looking for in experience for this role:

Proven experience in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Data Governance strategy
Experience working within Senior data governance, data management, or a related role.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration).
Relevant certifications in data governance, data management, or related areas
Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity best practices.
Skilled in assessing and mitigating risks related to data governance, including data breaches and privacy violations.
Familiarity with Azure and SQL
Leadership, people management & stakeholder management
Ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and influence stakeholders.
Familiarity with data governance tools and technologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What you get from us:

Up to £80,000 per annum
25 days holiday + bank holidays
BUPA Private Healthcare (Self)
Pension Scheme
3months full sick pay
X2 Life Assurance
Company discounts

What are the next steps?

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion