Group Data Governance Lead

Group Data Governance Lead

Salary: £85,000 - £95,000

Are you passionate about collaborating to set the standards for data governance, quality, and ethics across a business? This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and influence the approach to data governance within a major organisation, working alongside a diverse range of stakeholders. You will have the chance to shape the way we manage our data, ensuring it delivers value while safeguarding our customers, employees, and partners. Your expertise will be crucial in developing and enhancing processes, frameworks, and tools that bolster our data governance capabilities.

A bit about the job:

We are recruiting for our Group Data Governance Lead who will work across the Aviva Group to set the guidelines and guardrails for all those using data. As the Group Data Governance Lead, you will be a key member of the Group Data Governance and Privacy team. You will have the scope and opportunity to drive improvements in data governance across the organisation. You will set standards, provide guidance, oversee, and influence the approach to data governance. You will develop and improve processes, frameworks, and tools that create value and reinforce the capability, culture, and mindset of our people towards managing data appropriately.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Broad understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with managing data throughout its lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in data management disciplines, including Critical Data Identification, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Reference Data Management, Data Retention, and Data Ethics.
• Proven ability to influence and manage stakeholders and peers, especially those who may not be data literate. Experience in a federated group environment is advantageous.
• Experience with data management tools such as Informatica EDC, Axon, Collibra, Ataccama, or similar is beneficial.
• Experience within the Financial Services sector or other regulated industries.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary between £85,000 - £95,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 10% of annual salary - Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Leena Manga a call on 07353163239 or send an email to leena.manga@aviva.com.