Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager

Location: Norwich, Bristol, York or Perth

Salary: Circa £55k

This is a great job for someone who is passionate about data, risk and privacy, and wants to grow their career in data governance. You enjoy working with a wide range of people and influencing how data is used responsibly. You’re keen to learn, share knowledge, and help teams make better decisions through data.

A bit about the job

The Data Governance Manager is a key role within our CIO Data Governance Office, supporting the effective operation of our data governance and control framework while driving new ways of working across the CIO to improve how we use data. You’ll work closely with the CIO Data Governance Officer and Senior Data Governance Manager, partnering with CIO projects and programmes to embed Data Fundamentals into design and delivery and ensure alignment with Privacy by Design principles.

You’ll also support key data governance processes to maintain a strong data risk and control position, while helping to develop and deliver education and training that builds awareness and understanding of good data governance across the function.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Experience working with data governance and data privacy principles, including GDPR – exposure to AI would be an advantage
• An ability to work with change programmes and projects to embed data and privacy requirements
• Experience supporting governance, risk, and control processes in a regulated environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to internal teams and Senior Stakeholders
• Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders at different levels

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary circa £55,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) 
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s. 
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

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Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com