Data Governance Analyst Remote
Job description
With the expansion of the global Data Management team and following the development of our policy framework, we are looking for a Data Governance Analyst to join our team to lead efforts on various policy and data compliance related work streams that will help strengthen Reach’s data governance capabilities.
Reporting to the Data Governance Manager, the Data Governance Analyst will be a key member of Reach’s growing data team and will help shape and set the direction of a new function in a completely greenfield environment.
Role location
This role is a fully remote role within the UK.
So, who are we?
We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.
Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.
You will lead on the implementation of a group-wide Data Retention policy, working closely with colleagues across Data Quality, Data Architecture and Business Architecture, creating and maintaining key Data Management artefacts and documentation.
Championing the Data Governance network, you will be a key contact to colleagues across the organisation for data compliance related enquiries, including operations within the US. As well as this, you will also act as a point of contact to all business areas with data retention and record management queries.
You will champion the maintenance and improvement of Reach’s data assets, making sure we know how to use data in a safe and compliant manner. You will align with the privacy, information security, legal and technology teams, and data owners to implement a group wide retention and deletion strategy.
You will design and author end-to-end data documentation to enable engagement and governance activities as well as implement scalable data governance within key data driven processes. Making sure we get the best value out of our data, you’ll be working alongside colleagues in Data Protection, Information Security and Risk to make sure we have the right controls in place when working with 3rd Party vendors.
- Professional experience in data governance, data management, privacy or risk roles - experience of operating in media or technology industries would be desirable but not required
- Ability to manage complex and multiple work streams while delivering solutions within a tight deadline.
- Proven track record of strong project management delivery; Data Risk Management experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, particularly in a remote environment, with a focus on guiding, rolling out and adherence of data governance best practices, standards and policies to technical and non technical teams.
- Good knowledge of the GDPR and/or similar data protection / privacy regulations requirements, processes and solutions. US regulatory knowledge is highly desirable.
- Good experience in defining, designing and implementing policies, standards, guidelines, tools, metrics and standards for data management and governance framework.
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
- Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
- 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
- Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
- Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
- As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
- Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest
- Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
- We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels
Interested? Want to find out more? Start your application today and see what Reach can offer you.
Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
