Data Retention & Governance Lead - Hybrid, 12m FTC

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson is seeking a data retention specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. You will take ownership of a major data retention programme, assess current practices, and drive changes across the business.

The role requires strong knowledge of data retention and regulatory requirements, plus the ability to engage with stakeholders and translate policy into practical processes. Hybrid working is available, typically 1–2 days in the London office.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of data retention and regulatory requirements.
• Experience carrying out retention assessments or implementing retention processes.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to translate requirements into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Take the existing data retention approach and move it into its next operational phase.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to carry out retention assessments and identify changes.
• Turn policy and regulatory requirements into practical processes across legacy systems and organizational landscape.

Skills

Data retention

Regulatory requirements

Stakeholder management

Autonomous working

Job description

Barclay Simpson is seeking a data retention specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. You will take ownership of a major data retention programme, assess current practices, and drive changes across the business.

The role requires strong knowledge of data retention and regulatory requirements, plus the ability to engage with stakeholders and translate policy into practical processes. Hybrid working is available, typically 1–2 days in the London office.