Group Data Governance Lead

Group Data Governance Lead

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 National / £85,000 - £95,000 London

6-Month FTC

Are you someone who loves to work collaboratively to set the standards for data governance, quality and ethics across the business? If you are passionate about how and why data governance can be a force for good, enabling the business to create value whilst protecting our customers, employees and stakeholders, and building trusted relationships with Aviva colleagues, then this could be a great fit for you.

Initially this is a 6-month fixed term contract position with the potential to be made into a permanent position for the right candidate.

A bit about the job:

Our vision for Data Governance is to help Aviva value and trust our data, reinforcing the confidence of our customers, partners, and employees. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to protecting sensitive information and ensuring privacy by establishing robust data governance practices across the organization. This role will involve a variety of tasks that contribute to maintaining and enhancing our data integrity.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with the data governance community across Aviva Group, covering regions from the UK to Ireland, Canada, and beyond. You will be responsible for creating and updating guidance and training materials on topics like critical data, metadata, data ethics, and change management. Additionally, you will provide expert advice on how to effectively implement data governance and promote its value from both a commercial and regulatory perspective.

This role also involves performing oversight and quality assurance on governance processes across the business. You will ensure that data management is integral to our transformation processes, bringing together teams to foster best practices and knowledge sharing. Furthermore, you will compile reports for various boards, forums, and committees, helping to ensure the ongoing success and improvement of Aviva’s data governance framework.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Broad understanding of the risks and opportunities of managing data through its lifecycle and DAMA or CDMP knowledge would be an advantage, but not essential

• Practical experience of data management disciplines including Critical Data Identification, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Reference Data Management, Data Retention and Data Ethics

• Experience of working in a federated group environment plus experience within the Financial Services or other regulated sector

• Experience working with Informatica EDC, Axon, Collibra, Ataccama or similar tools would be of benefit

• Proven ability to influence and manage stakeholders and peers, particularly those who may not be data literate

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary between £75,000 - £90,000 for National based candidates or £85,000 - £95,000 for candidates based in London (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity 12% 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

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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 Matthew Drew a call on 0121 234 7664 or send an email to matthew.drew@aviva.com.