Data and Governance Specialist

• Collaborate with the Business Manager team on strategic projects working with the directors office, offering consultancy and end-to-end project management.
• Establish and manage the reporting and planning framework for the People stream within the Director's Office, covering live events, external speaking engagements, award nominations, video updates, newsletters, and associated communication channels.
• Monitor and assess governance risks, escalating issues and recommending mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed governance principles into business processes and decision-making.
• Monitor and assess data quality, identify gaps, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Translate business needs into data insights that support strategic decision-making
• Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Continuously assess how the Director's time is allocated and provide actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Track and report on governance metrics, producing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Do you have experience in Visio?, * A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Experienced in project management; certification is an advantage.
• Skilled in breaking down complex problems into manageable solutions.
• Knowledgeable in governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance.
• Comfortable working across teams and time zones, with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive in identifying gaps and driving improvements.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, with experience in automating reporting and processes.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience., * Advanced governance and compliance methodologies
• Strategic project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Data quality assessment and improvement techniques
• Stakeholder engagement and influence at senior levels
• Automation of reporting and process optimisation using MS Office tools

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership, * Annual bonus of 5%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell/carry over 5 days
• 5 charity days per year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks (13 weeks fully paid, 26 weeks half pay)
• Private pension with up to 10% employer contribution (2:1 matching)
• Access to private medical and dental care, free health assessments
• Share save scheme
• Discounts on Vodafone retail, gym memberships, cinema, cycle to work, and season ticket loans

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture, This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Corporate Functions Director's Office in VOIS, a service tower comprised of over 3000 people working across a broad range of services in Finance, HR, Data Analytics and Security. This role is pivotal in supporting internal governance methodologies, engaging with senior stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives across Finance, HR, Data Analytics, and Security. Based in London or Newbury, the successful candidate will contribute to governance frameworks, data quality improvements, and project management, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards.