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Data governance manager

Leicester
British Gas
Data governance manager
€80,000 - €100,000 a year
Posted: 13 June
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Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it.

We’ve been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.

Data Governance Manager

Full time or Part time

Leicester/Windsor

About your team:

At British Gas Energy our ambition is to be Britain's favourite energy supplier

We’ve been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.

Are you passionate about Data & AI and eager to make a significant impact? We are growing our Data & Analytics department to drive value and innovation within our business. Through the development of Data & AI products, we aim to enhance decision-making, improve performance, and make a valuable difference in our business and for our customers.

Why Join Us?


* Innovative Environment: Stay ahead in the Data & AI field through use of cutting-edge technologies and creative thinking
* Collaborative Culture: Work with talented professionals in a supportive environment where best practices are shared, and continuous improvement is encouraged.
* Career Growth: We will invest in our team’s development through continuous learning opportunities and career advancement programs.
* Impactful Work: Directly contribute to our mission to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
* Personal Development: We will provide an environment for you to learn and develop, with access to resources and support to help you grow both professionally and personally.

About your role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Governance Manager to lead and manage the data governance team, ensuring the development and implementation of data governance policies and practices that maintain data quality, integrity, and security across BGB. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing Data Governance practices to comply with Centrica Group Data standards and GDPR regulations. You will support all BGB Business Units and Data Owners and build strong relationships with Data Stewards to implement Data Governance initiatives.

Key aspects of this role are:

* Policy Development:Develop and implement data governance policies, and data classification and handling standards to comply with Centrica Data Policies and GDPR regulations.
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate data governance related risks, ensuring data governance practices support BGB’s risk management framework, and avoiding potential GDPR related fines (up to 4% annual turnover)
* Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Data Governance Analysts
* Data Stewardship Coordination: Interlock with distributed BU Data Stewards to promote data governance best practices and ensure alignment with Data Governance standards
* Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR)
* Data Stewardship:Promote a data stewardship culture and best practices across BGB to drive high quality data driven decision making.
* Utilise Technology: Leverage technology to support policy implementation and compliance monitoring
* Collaboration:Work with senior business stakeholders and distributed BU Data Stewards to support data governance initiatives, and document data processes, workflows, and data lineage. Work with BGB Data Engineering, Insight & Analytics, and Data Science teams to integrate data governance practices into their solutions
* Training and Awareness:Act as the Data Governance subject matter expert to assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance data governance awareness and skills
* Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives

Here's what we’re looking for:

* Strong experience in a Data Governance or related field
* Strong understanding of Data Governance frameworks and best practices
* Good knowledge of Data Governance tools and technologies
* Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to Data Governance (e.g., GDPR)
* Experience working in data communities and technical environments
* Proven experience in delivering Data Governance frameworks and driving cultural change towards Data Governance
* Strong understanding of data governance, data management, and data quality
* Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and data stewardship
* Experience in Data Mapping and Data Management
* Design Data Governance frameworks to support Data Governance adherence and avoid potential GDPR fines, which can be up to 4% of BGB’s annual turnover.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/britishgas

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries

Utilities

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