Data protection Advisor

at  Axiom Software Solutions

Job Description

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of key parts of the DWP Data Governance Framework, Policies and Standards (in line with UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) and the DPA). The Data Governance Framework includes Data Strategy, Data Sharing, Data Enablement and Quality, Data Quality and assurance across each element.
• Work closely with Business Areas responsible for the Contracting Authority’s Data Assets to develop and maintain the Contracting Authority’s Data Strategy.
• Work closely with Business Areas to improve the value and enablement of core data assets.
• Chair/attend the Data Governance forums and working groups as outlined in the Data Governance Framework to ensure there are clear accountabilities and audit trail of actions and decisions around the management of Data Governance activities, issues and risks.
• Continually identify opportunities for improvement in line with the Department’s Data Governance Framework and industry best practice.
• Produce effective communications and publicity material to help inform and gain ‘Buy in’ across a large-scale diverse organisation (circa 85k staff) on the Data Governance Framework. Deliver roadshows, attend meetings and market the Contracting Authority as a ‘Data Driven’ Department focused on treating Data as an asset to benefit citizens.
• Identify, develop and support Data roles within the Data Governance framework ensuring clear responsibilities for the stewardship of the Contracting Authority’s principal data assets.
• Define and develop indicators of Data Governance performance and quality metrics to ensure and maintain compliance with data related policies, standards, roles and responsibilities.
• Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for Business Areas. Take responsibility for supporting and facilitating timely resolution of Data Governance issues and the mitigation of data risks.
• Lead Data Governance forums and working groups outlined in the Data Governance Framework to ensure Data Governance issues and risks are identified, audit logs set up and the mitigation actions and decisions taken.
• Produce high quality communication products including progress reports to senior leaders, the Chief Data Officer and the Head of the Data Strategy and Enablement.

Typical Data Governance Skills required include:

• Knowledge of data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues.
• Knowledge of industry leading data quality and data protection management/security practices.
• Knowledge of Data Governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection.
• Knowledge of data integrity frameworks, and the application of data standards.
• Experience in large-scale Data Governance / management.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to translate, promote and embed a Data Governance Framework and supporting Policies ensuring buy-in across a large scale and diverse organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of building and supporting a data stewardship network committed to achieving high standards of data quality and data protection.

About Company
Axiom is a global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company and services provider. Our IT solutions empower organizations and individuals throughout the world to maximize value and quality to succeed in today’s challenging business environment. As a fast-growing new economy company, we focus our strengths to offer world-class solutions and services through the convergence of technology, innovation, expertise and experience. We provide software consulting, development and IT-enabled services to clients across the globe. We work towards delivering sustained value creation for customers, employees, industries and society at large. Core offerings include data warehousing, middleware development, product development and web-enablement of legacy applications in verticals like telecom, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, energy & utilities, retail & distribution, enablement of legacy Relentless exploration of technology horizons and a Global Delivery Model that is a judicious combination of onsite, offsite and offshore development, offer a complete range of high-ROI business solutions spanning the consulting, technology, operations and process outsourcing value chain.
We are committed to providing solutions that are simple to use and cost-effective, that meet the specific set of needs defined, and that are adaptable to meet future needs.
Our aim is to work in partnership with our clients to deliver innovative and tailored solutions. Listening to and understanding your issues To deliver benefit—rapidly—to our clients. To create a unique customer focus, both in our relationships with our clients and in our approach. To use our world beating, innovative applications and methodologies to deliver high business value to our clients. Attaining senior level commitment to your project. Collaborative working and transparency. Building the right team for the job. Regular communication and documentation. Respecting the knowledge and experience of your staf.

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