Data & AI Governance Manager Full time, Permanent Department - Data & Data Science
Location - UK Flexible (with travel to London, Selby or Ipswich as required)
Salary - up to £78,000 Closing date: 19 August About the role: We're looking for a Data & AI Governance Manager to join our Data & Data Science team. As a Data & AI Governance Manager, you'll help ensure Drax's data and AI assets are trusted, compliant and effectively used to deliver business value. You'll lead Data Governance across key strategic programmes, strengthening governance practices, managing Data and AI risk, supporting compliance, and enabling the responsible scaling of AI across Drax. You'll lead the development and continuous improvement of Data and AI Governance across Drax, ensuring appropriate frameworks, policies, standards and controls are in place. Working across strategic programmes, you'll support compliance, audit and risk management activities, oversee data quality and critical data governance, and help embed effective governance operating models, roles and responsibilities. You'll drive the adoption of metadata, data catalogue and lineage capabilities, support AI governance and model oversight, facilitate governance forums, and provide KPI reporting and insight to senior stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in enabling the safe, compliant and scalable use of Data and AI, while promoting governance awareness, responsible AI practices and a strong data-driven culture across the organisation. Who we're looking for: You'll ideally bring experience in some of the following: Strong experience implementing Data Governance within a complex organisation. Good knowledge of recognised frameworks such as DAMA and/or DCAM. Experience developing governance policies, standards and controls. Knowledge of data quality, metadata management and data lineage. Experience of risk, compliance and audit activities. Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage with senior leaders. Experience delivering outcomes through projects, programmes or business change initiatives. Exposure to AI, analytics or AI governance would be beneficial, but isn't essential. A collaborative approach and the ability to influence, build relationships and drive progress across multiple teams. A discretionary bonus depending on company performance Private Healthcare SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time Personal accident cover Group personal pension plan where we'll pay up to 10% Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional bod Previous AI Governance experience would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in candidates with strong Data Governance experience who are keen to develop their expertise in this area. Who we are: We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we've shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you'll get: We're committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what's right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we're committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here. Talk to us about flexible working!
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