Digital Rights & Data Management Lead

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Digital Rights & Data Management Lead to enhance how digital content and data are managed. This role involves overseeing DRM systems, ensuring compliance with data policies, and collaborating across departments to implement best practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in DRM, DLP, and data governance, along with excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a market-leading firm while receiving a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Private healthcare

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing DRM and DLP systems in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and digital content protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize DRM systems and enforce DLP policies.
• Collaborate with security teams to protect digital content.

Skills

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

SharePoint

Cloud Platforms

Data Governance

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

PowerShell Scripting

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Automation Tools

Job description

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Client:

The City & Guilds Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Digital Rights & Data Management Lead

We’re looking for a Digital Rights & Data Management Lead to help us protect, manage, and improve how we handle digital content and data across the business.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of our Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems, support compliance with data policies, and make sure our content stays secure and accessible. You’ll also work with teams across the organisation to share your expertise and ensure best practices are in place.

You will be working on a hybrid basis with a mix of home and either our London or Wakefield office.

City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email; [emailprotected]

Experience

Experienced

Competitive

Type of role

Permanent

Full-time or part-time

Full-time

Location - Country

UK

Location - City

London,Wakefield

Business Unit

COO

05/05/2025

Vacancy ref

8071

Documents

• Role Profile
  (PDF , 177.11kb)

About the role

As our DRM and Data Management expert, you will

• Oversee, implement, and optimise DRM systems and application-level DRM.
• Manage and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, including sensitivity labels, across SharePoint and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Lead on data governance activities to ensure compliance with internal and external digital rights policies.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DRM and provide guidance across departments.
• Collaborate closely with Information Security & Data Privacy teams to protect digital content and manage incidents.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in digital rights protection and secure content collaboration.
• Ensure high system availability, performance, and alignment with DRM and security standards.
• Influence key stakeholders and advise senior leaders on reputational risks and compliance strategies.

About you

• Strong experience with DRM, DLP, Sharepoint and cloud platforms
• Deep knowledge of data governance and digital content protection
• Great problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• The ability to explain complex ideas clearly to non-technical teams
• Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours to support critical DRM or data management activities.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation tools.
• Awareness of relevant security standards (e.g. Cyber Essentials Plus).

Our Story and Mission

To find out more about City & Guilds please click on the following link:

About us | City & Guilds

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.

You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, volunteering opportunities and much more.

Next Steps and how to apply

If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.

We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.