Data Assurance Specialist

Having gone through a recent organisational refresh and alignment, the newly formed Data Tribe supports the ongoing evolution and implementation of our Data Strategy and brings together several key data, product and delivery hub functions, which includes; Data Assurance, Data Architecture, Data Delivery & IT Integration, Data Science & Analytics and Management Information that supports operational reporting, Insights & Business Intelligence our EUI Business.

The Data Assurance hub includes; Data Governance, Data Management, Data Minimisation, Data Confidentiality Assurance, Data Quality Management, Retention & Deletion and Information Risk as core components and service areas.

The Data Assurance Business Partnering team (where this role resides) is responsible for supporting our business stakeholders and Data Owners in managing the risks and issues around enterprise data. Working with Data Champions from around the business and alongside the Data Assurance Operational Team, the team will focus on setting the data governance policies, data standards, and governance and control frameworks that bring transparency and trust to our data. Critically, the Data Assurance Engagement team will bring the importance of effective data assurance and governance to life for all colleagues through close support, storytelling and by adopting a practical, pragmatic approach in line with business needs.

The Data Assurance Specialist supports the Data Assurance Business Partners and Data Assurance Operational team through stakeholder management, in order to provide the business with their data assurance needs. As a key member of the broader Data Assurance team, you will create an environment of collaboration, agility, innovation and ownership in support of the Data Assurance team and overall business ambitions.

Main Duties

• Support the Data Assurance Business Partners in implementing the Data Assurance Strategy that supports and enables the achievement of overall business ambitions and outcomes
• Support the Data Stewards in defining and evolving the Data Assurance Framework (Data Quality, Metadata, Master Data, Data Models, Ethics)
• Embed a culture and methods of data assurance by design into processes, working practices and behaviours, bringing transparency and auditability to all data processes
• Through effective engagement and partnering with colleagues across the business, embed a culture of safe, responsible and ethical use of data, whilst maintaining appropriate freedom to innovate and experiment
• Develop, maintain and monitor a road map of data assurance enhancements, developing maturity levels in line with business appetite
• Participate in the Data Assurance Forum and working groups in the Data Assurance Framework, ensuring topics of strategic and operational importance are identified and addressed
• Help implement Data Assurance technology requirements and in conjunction with Data Architecture and Data Assurance Operational team, in line with the roadmap and implementation patterns
• Provide support to senior business stakeholders, and support colleagues across Data Assurance and the wider business who engage in data assurance activities

Behavioural Competencies & Experience

• Have experience of implementing data assurance & governance strategies and road maps, with a background of having driven adoption into business processes
• Understanding of all aspects of data assurance and governance, including data quality management, metadata management and tools, data architecture and technology
• Experience in implementing policies, standards, guidelines, tools, metrics and standards for data management and governance frameworks
• Experience of delivering tangible business value through data assurance and governance solutions
• Good business acumen, with a good understanding of business concepts, practices, and business domain language to engage in problem solving sessions and discuss business issues in stakeholder language
• Experience of promoting cultural change in the way data is used and governed in businesses

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent motivational skills
• Pragmatic and practical, with ability to tailor principles and standards to appropriate situations and audiences
• Excellent communication, for example conveying information to diverse audiences in a way that is easily understood and actionable
• Creative thinking, for example framing new ways of thinking about data assurance to drive adoption
• Influencing, for example fostering group problem solving and solution creation with business and technical team members
• Relationship management, for example creating relationships and quickly building trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Storytelling, for example by creating a consistent storyline for better understanding and engagement with data assurance topics

About Admiral 

Admiral Group is a FTSE 100 Financial Services company with a presence in eight countries. The company was set up in 1993 as a car insurance specialist, but since then the Group has expanded in other countries and other insurance verticals such as household and travel insurance, in loans, price comparison platforms, and has developed innovative products.

Admiral’s philosophy is that ‘people who like what they do, do it better’ and Admiral is proud to offer an open culture where achievement is rewarded and recognised and where coming to work is exciting every day.

Location

We are open to discussion around remote working possibilities (UK only). Our whole business is working in a hybrid mode (2 days at the office per week) but we do offer flexibility depending on your location. Please do not hesitate in querying this with the Recruitment Officer if needed.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience and the level of role you wish to be considered for.

We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements across our various opportunities and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package with you.

As the only FTSE 100 Company headquartered in Wales and ranked one of the best big companies to work for by the Sunday Times, Admiral is an exciting place to take your career. We are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure colleagues have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we are proudly the only company to have been named one of the Best Companies to Work For every year since 2001. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so we accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here; https://admiraljobs.co.uk/employee-benefits/.

If you think this role is for you and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click “apply now” to complete an online application form.

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