Data Governance & Privacy Lead

Cover-More Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual leave

Parental leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Zurich Cover-More is seeking a senior data governance lead to embed a compliant operating model across Cover‑More Europe. You will define governance, ownership, and retention policies while managing privacy risk and regulatory relationships.

You will oversee ROPA, DPIA governance, and data protection operations, partnering with external DPOs and transforming data capabilities to support growth. Hybrid work with global scope offers development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience designing data governance in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of GDPR/UK GDPR and its practical application in business operations.
• Hands-on with ROPA, DPIAs/DTIAs, data sharing, and privacy risk management.
• Expertise in records management, data retention, deletion, and lifecycle management.
• Experience working with Data Protection Officers and regulatory stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a robust data governance framework covering data protection, records management, and lifecycle management.
• Establish clear data ownership, accountability, and governance structures across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures aligned to regulatory and business needs.
• Lead data protection operations including ROPA, DPIA/DTIA governance, and privacy risk management.
• Act as the key operational interface with the external Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Embed data retention, deletion, and anonymisation practices across systems and processes.
• Provide data governance leadership to business change, integration, and transformation initiatives.
• Oversee data risk across third-party and outsourced providers, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Identify, assess, and manage data-related risks, supporting audit and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver clear reporting and assurance to senior stakeholders on governance and data protection matters.
• Lead and develop data governance capability across the organisation, including line management of a Data Officer.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong data practices.

Skills

Data governance

GDPR/UK GDPR

DPIA/DTIA

Records management

Data risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Third-party oversight

Data protection operations

Job description

Zurich Cover-More is seeking a senior data governance lead to embed a compliant operating model across Cover‑More Europe. You will define governance, ownership, and retention policies while managing privacy risk and regulatory relationships.

You will oversee ROPA, DPIA governance, and data protection operations, partnering with external DPOs and transforming data capabilities to support growth. Hybrid work with global scope offers development opportunities.