Data Assurance Specialist

Formed in 2021, the Data Operations Department supports the ongoing evolution of our Data Strategy. It brings together 3 main functions; Data Assurance, Data Transformation Hub and Management Information Hub. 

The Data Assurance hub includes;  Data Governance, Data Management, Data Minimisation, Data Confidentiality Assurance, Data Quality Management, Retention & Deletion and Information & Data Risk.

The Data Assurance Engagement team is responsible for supporting our business stakeholders and Data Owners in managing the risks and issues around enterprise data. Working with Data Champions from around the business and alongside the Data Assurance Operational Team, the team will focus on setting the policies, standards, and governance and control frameworks that bring transparency and trust to our data. Critically, the Data Assurance Engagement team will bring the importance of effective data assurance and governance to life for all colleagues through close support, storytelling and by adopting a practical, pragmatic approach in line with business needs.

The Data Assurance Specialist supports the Data Assurance Business Partner and Data Assurance Operational team through stakeholder management, in order to provide the business with their data assurance needs. As a key member of the broader Data Assurance team, you will create an environment of collaboration, agility, innovation and ownership in support of the Data Ops team and overall business ambitions.

Location

We are open to discussion around remote working possibilities (UK only). Our whole business is still working remotely. We will provide you with everything you need to work comfortably from home. We expect you to be working remotely for the foreseeable future. Once it’s safe to return to the office, you can agree your on-site days at the office with your Line Manager. Ideally we would like to see you at least once or twice a week at our Cardiff office but we do offer some flexibility depending on your location.

Main Duties

• Support the Data Assurance Business Partner in implementing the Data Assurance Strategy that supports and enables the achievement of overall business ambitions and outcomes
• Support the Data Steward in defining and evolving the Data Assurance Framework (Data Quality, Metadata, Master Data, Data Models, Ethics)
• Embed a culture and methods of data assurance by design into processes, working practices and behaviours, bringing transparency and auditability to all data processes
• Through effective engagement and partnering with colleagues across the business, embed a culture of safe, responsible and ethical use of data, whilst maintaining appropriate freedom to innovate and experiment
• Develop, maintain and monitor a road map of data assurance enhancements, developing maturity levels in line with business appetite
• Participate in the Data Assurance Forum and working groups in the Data Assurance Framework, ensuring topics of strategic and operational importance are identified and addressed
• Help implement Data Assurance technology requirements and in conjunction with Data Architecture and Data Assurance Operational team, in line with the roadmap and implementation patterns
• Provide support to senior business stakeholders, and support colleagues across Data Assurance and the wider business who engage in data assurance activities

This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.

Behavioural Competencies & Experience

• Have experience of implementing data assurance & governance strategies and road maps, with a background of having driven adoption into business processes
• Understanding of all aspects of data assurance and governance, including data quality management, metadata management and tools, data architecture and technology
• Experience in implementing policies, standards, guidelines, tools, metrics and standards for data management and governance frameworks
• Experience of delivering tangible business value through data assurance and governance solutions
• Good business acumen, with a good understanding of business concepts, practices, and business domain language to engage in problem solving sessions and discuss business issues in stakeholder language
• Experience of promoting cultural change in the way data is used and governed in businesses

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent motivational skills
• Pragmatic and practical, with ability to tailor principles and standards to appropriate situations and audiences
• Excellent communication, for example conveying information to diverse audiences in a way that is easily understood and actionable
• Creative thinking, for example framing new ways of thinking about data assurance to drive adoption
• Influencing, for example fostering group problem solving and solution creation with business and technical team members
• Relationship management, for example creating relationships and quickly building trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Storytelling, for example by creating a consistent storyline for better understanding and engagement with data assurance topics

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we have been consistently voted one of Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here; https://admiraljobs.co.uk/employee-benefits/.

If you think this role is for you and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click “apply now” to complete an online application form.

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