Data Retention Manager

KBC Technologies UK Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Data Retention Manager to oversee the lifecycle of records in compliance with UK regulations. The role includes leading governance forums, ensuring effective data controls, and collaborating with stakeholders across various units. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in data governance, regulatory compliance, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data governance within financial services or a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of UK data retention regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to design data controls and risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum.
• Ensure controls mitigate data risk effectively.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics.

Skills

Data governance

Information lifecycle management

Records management

Stakeholder management

Data quality monitoring

Job description

Our client, a global leader in IT services and consulting, is seeking a Data Retention Manager. The role is responsible for ensuring that the full lifecycle of records—from creation and storage through to timely disposition—meets all legal, regulatory, and business requirements. This is a pivotal position within the Data Management and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) function, ensuring that data is governed, controlled, and retained in line with UK regulatory standards.

• Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum, representing business interests across wider data management governance forums.
• Ensure controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively to mitigate data risk.
• Monitor and report on key data quality metrics and data storage control indicators.
• Partner with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business Units to embed robust data retention practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory retention schedules and ensure compliance across the bank.
  Strong experience in data governance, information lifecycle management, or records management within financial services or a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of UK data retention regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to design and oversee data controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data quality monitoring and reporting.
  Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape and lead data retention governance.
• Career progression within a growing Data & Analytics / Data Management function.