Information Governance & Data Lead

Hays plc
Bristol, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£78,000.0 - £130,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence Customer Data Management Data Governance Data Sharing Information Management Microsoft SharePoint SARS Software Products Data Management

Job description

  • Lead information governance, records management and data governance activities across the organisation
  • Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, FOI, EIR, Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Public Records requirements
  • Advise stakeholders on information risk, data sharing, retention, disclosure and governance best practice
  • Provide guidance on commercial use of data, contract negotiations, partnership agreements and information sharing arrangements
  • Support governance across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive environments
  • Chair governance forums and build strong relationships across HR, Finance, Digital and operational teams
  • Develop policies, frameworks and training to improve information management maturity and compliance
  • Provide credible advice on the governance implications of new systems, data initiatives and AI adoption

Requirements

  • Significant experience in Information Governance, Data Governance, Records Management, Data Protection or Knowledge & Information Management (KIM)
  • Commercial awareness relating to customer data, membership data, information sharing and contractual arrangements
  • Strong understanding of UK GDPR, FOI, EIR, Public Records legislation and information rights
  • Proven experience leading governance, compliance or information management improvement programmes
  • Experience advising stakeholders on information risk and regulatory compliance
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
  • Experience supporting digital transformation, data platforms or AI-related initiatives

Benefits & conditions

Information Governance & Data Lead - Paying between £300 to £500 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in Bristol, Hybrid Working, To Start ASAP, 3 to 6 Month Contract

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