Data Governance Lead

ITV; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ITV plc in London is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive enterprise data governance across quality, security and compliance of ITV's data assets. The role reports to the Chief Data and AI Officer and collaborates with the leadership team in a hands-on, pragmatic capacity.

You will define policies, establish data ownership and stewardship, monitor data quality and regulatory compliance (GDPR). This role sits in a central data function and requires partnering with architecture and platform

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data governance, data management and data protection regulation (e.g. GDPR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Cloud platforms and data tooling, incl. GCP and Dataplex.
• Proficient in SQL, Python or data visualization tools.
• Experience leading large-scale cloud data programmes and governance across complex data estates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide data governance strategy with clear policies and ownership roles.
• Manage data ownership, stewardship, metadata and stakeholder engagement across business and tech teams.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through metrics, validation processes and issue resolution.
• Ensure GDPR and regulatory compliance and embed governance into technical workflows.
• Collaborate with data architecture, engineering and platform teams to operationalise governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

GDPR

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Dataplex Knowledge Catalog

Job description

Location: Hybrid/London, White City

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary Range: £60k - £80k

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 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

• The Data Governance Lead will develop and implement an enterprise-wide data governance strategy, establishing data policies and defining roles that owners play.
• This lead will manage data ownership, data stewardship, metadata, and stakeholder engagement, acting as a bridge between business and technology teams.
• You will ensure data quality and integrity by establishing metrics, resolving inconsistencies, and defining validation processes.
• Compliance and risk management will be addressed by ensuring adherence to regulations, developing data policies

Data governance mission

• Understand how data is used in the op model and processes and work with the Data architecture team to understand the data model.
• Work with stakeholders to illustrate the problems and communicate how we are going to do this.
• Defines core operational data sets of the business, and move towards a key number
• Lead by setting the strategy for sourcing and syncing data, and enforce the intent of an ITV data model
• Role of the data governance function is to define the correct data sets and their source and responds to the need for data in the business
• Programmatic transformational role. Convey what is the right thing to do they must drive programmes
• Has a transformational programme aspect aligned to the CDO and data strategy

Key Responsibilities:

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

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Extensive experience in data governance, data management and data protection regulation (e.g. GDPR)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of Data Platforms such as Google Cloud Platform to be able to support the delivery and implementation of key platform requirements. This includes working experience of Knowledge Catalog (Dataplex)
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (eg Google Data Studio, Tableau).
• Experience in leading large scale delivery expertise in cloud data / programmes of work
• Experience working with data warehousing, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and big data technologies.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

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