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Data Governance Lead

ITV15 open roles

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£60,000 – £80,000 a year
Where
United Kingdom
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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. ITV postings stay open a median of 14 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 4.6%3 days
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  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
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ITV median: 14 days open

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Job Description

Location: Hybrid/London, White City

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary Range: £60k - £80k

The role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Data Governance lead to drive our data governance strategy, encompassing quality, security and compliance of our data assets. In addition, the Data Governance lead will establish framework and policies to support our data strategy of unifying and democratising data across ITV, whilst safeguarding ITV against any risk.

This role is part of our central data function, reporting directly to the Chief Data and AI Officer and collaborating closely with the leadership team. We’re seeking a hands-on, pragmatic leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and drive effective, practical governance across ITV.

Responsibilities

  • The Data Governance Lead will develop and implement an enterprise-wide data governance strategy, establishing data policies and defining roles that owners play.
  • This lead will manage data ownership, data stewardship, metadata, and stakeholder engagement, acting as a bridge between business and technology teams.
  • You will ensure data quality and integrity by establishing metrics, resolving inconsistencies, and defining validation processes.
  • Compliance and risk management will be addressed by ensuring adherence to regulations, developing data policies

Data governance mission

  • Understand how data is used in the op model and processes and work with the Data architecture team to understand the data model.
  • Work with stakeholders to illustrate the problems and communicate how we are going to do this.
  • Defines core operational data sets of the business, and move towards a key number
  • Lead by setting the strategy for sourcing and syncing data, and enforce the intent of an ITV data model
  • Role of the data governance function is to define the correct data sets and their source and responds to the need for data in the business
  • Programmatic transformational role. Convey what is the right thing to do they must drive programmes
  • Has a transformational programme aspect aligned to the CDO and data strategy

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and implement a comprehensive data governance framework, aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
  • Define data governance goals, policies, and standards
  • Establish and monitor data quality metrics to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, and other relevant data protection regulations
  • Partner with data owners, stewards, and business leaders to drive adoption of governance and quality practices
  • Implement procedures for data classification, security, and lifecycle management
  • Collaborate with data architecture, engineering and platform teams to ensure governance is embedded into technical workflows
  • Promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability through training and education programs

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

  • Extensive experience in data governance, data management and data protection regulation (e.g. GDPR)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong understanding of Data Platforms such as Google Cloud Platform to be able to support the delivery and implementation of key platform requirements. This includes working experience of Knowledge Catalog (Dataplex)
  • Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (eg Google Data Studio, Tableau).
  • Experience in leading large scale delivery expertise in cloud data / programmes of work
  • Experience working with data warehousing, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and big data technologies.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

  • Familiarity with AI, GenAI and emerging technologies in data governance and their ethical implications is ideal
  • Strong leadership qualities and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
  • Strategic thinker with a strong ability to align data governance practices with organisational goals
  • ITV is for everyone.

About Us

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected]. Find out more about applying with a disability.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

  • Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
  • Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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