Data Governance Manager

Comic Relief; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Comic Relief is seeking a Data Governance Manager to establish a robust data governance framework and ensure compliance with data protection laws. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, risk assessment, and promoting best practices in data governance. Ideal candidates will have experience in the charity sector and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data governance frameworks in the charity sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and embed a comprehensive Data Governance Framework.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
• Identify and assess data governance risks.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Decision-Making

Education

Professional Qualification in Data Governance

Job description

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Purpose of the job:

As our Data Governance Manager, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders across Comic Relief to design and embed our data governance framework and provide assurance on its effectiveness.

This opportunity comes at an exciting time, as Comic Relief is looking to improve our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and data practices across the organisation.

This is a new role within Comic Relief, and you will play an important part in delivering a data governance framework that ensures we fully realise the benefits of the improved CRM. You will be instrumental in promoting best practices in data governance to set Comic Relief up for success.

Key responsibilities:

1. Data Governance Framework:
   • Design, develop, and embed a comprehensive Data Governance Framework, building on existing policies and procedures, aligning with organisational strategy and best practices.
   • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and implement data quality standards, processes, procedures, and ensure data security.
   • Develop and implement a data management lifecycle, including data retention, validation, and cleansing processes.
2. Compliance with data protection laws and regulations:
   • Work with the Legal & Assurance team to ensure the Data Governance Framework complies with data protection laws.
   • Advise on Data Privacy Impact Assessments requirements.
   • Oversee management of data incidents, subject access, and deletion requests in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer.
   • Promote a culture of data governance through employee training.
3. Monitoring and assurance:
   • Identify and assess data governance risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
   • Establish a risk-based assurance program for data quality and security standards.
   • Provide assurance reports to senior stakeholders on the effectiveness of the Data Governance Framework.
4. Person specification:
   • Experience managing data governance and implementing frameworks, preferably in the UK charity or not-for-profit sector.
   • Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection and information security principles.
   • Experience delivering risk-based compliance monitoring and assurance to senior management.
   • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-specialists.
   • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
   • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively.
   • Ownership and decision-making capabilities.
   • Experience with CRM or other system implementations.
   • Relevant professional qualification in data governance or data management.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal and Information Technology
• Industries: Fundraising and Philanthropic Services