Data Governance Lead

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Data Governance Lead

Data & Insights

Permanent / Full Time

Office location: White City, London | Hybrid

Can be based in London, Manchester or Leeds - preference for London. The requirement is to be in the office 2 days a week.

Hiring range: £70,000 - £80,000

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Data Governance lead to drive our data governance strategy, encompassing quality, security and compliance of our data assets. In addition, the Data Governance lead will establish framework and policies to support our data strategy of unifying and democratising data across ITV, whilst safeguarding ITV against any risk.

This newly created role is part of our central data function, reporting directly to the Chief Data and AI Officer and collaborating closely with the leadership team. We're seeking a hands-on, pragmatic leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and drive effective, practical governance across ITV.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
2. Define data governance goals, policies, and standards
3. Establish and monitor data quality metrics to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
4. Ensure compliance with GDPR, and other relevant data protection regulations
5. Partner with data owners, stewards, and business leaders to drive adoption of governance and quality practices
6. Establish procedures for data classification, security, and lifecycle management
7. Collaborate with data architecture, engineering and platform teams to ensure governance is embedded into technical workflows
8. Promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability through training and education programs

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

1. Extensive experience in data governance, data management and data protection regulation (e.g. GDPR)
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Extensive stakeholder management experience

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

1. Familiarity with AI, GenAI and emerging technologies in data governance and their ethical implications is ideal
2. Strong leadership qualities and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
3. Strategic thinker with a strong ability to align data governance practices with organisational goals

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

1. Flexible working with a range of options
2. Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
3. Annual bonus opportunity
4. Competitive pension contribution
5. Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
6. Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

More about our benefits

Company

ITV is the biggest commercial television network in the UK. Which means we offer some of the biggest career opportunities in the industry.

We love telly, we’re passionate about content, and most importantly we understand our audiences. Thanks to an impressive 60-year history, our leadership is stronger than ever. And with the right people on board, we’re about to take our business – and broadcasting as we know it – to a whole new level.

We’ve also got the kind of inclusive working environment where you’ll never stop learning. One that’s at the heart of popular culture, that’s passionate about new tech, that has a truly international reach, and is incredibly focused on developing our teams; individuals and on the diversity of our workforce as a whole.

In other words, it’s somewhere that everyone can thrive.

We’re 60 years of TV history - and we’re also its future. Which means there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.