Data Management Risk Manager

Exciting Opportunity: Data Management Risk Manager at Vodafone UK

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Hybrid Working

At Vodafone UK, we believe in collaboration and connection to achieve remarkable results. Our hybrid working model allows you to work both in the office and from home, offering the flexibility and resources you need to excel in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit ensures you have everything you need, no matter where you are.

About Vodafone UK

We are a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. We leverage cutting-edge technology to offer innovative products and services that enhance communication and improve lives, while focusing on sustainability and earning customer loyalty.

Diversity is at the core of who we are at Vodafone UK. Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to fostering inclusion for all and creating a workplace that represents the communities and customers we serve.

Join Our Team

Become part of the heart of Vodafone UK's Corporate team, one of the essential support functions that drive our business forward. We provide centralized support, expertise, and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuously building on our success and leading the way to our next stage of digital growth.

Your Role

As a key member of the Data Strategy CoE team, you will lead the design and delivery of Vodafone UK's Data Strategy, maximizing incremental value from data by ensuring it is ‘Valuable’, ‘Accessible’, and ‘Trusted’. This is an exciting time to join as we embark on our data transformation journey, implementing this strategy across Vodafone UK.

Your responsibilities will include managing the processes around data management risk and supporting the identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting on these risks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing a third line of defense for Privacy and Cyber Security risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the data management risk framework for Vodafone UK
• Prepare regular reports and communicate risk findings to senior management
• Implement a standardized approach for LoBs to self-assess their data management practices
• Collaborate with LOBs to address identified data management risks
• Maintain a risk register for data management risks
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce potential data management risks
• Work with data owners and stewards to understand the criticality and classification of data assets
• Act as a third line of defense and ensure appropriate controls are in place based on data sensitivity
• Track and monitor data management risks against established taxonomy
• Utilize risk trends and analysis to inform data governance strategy and risk mitigation efforts

Ideal Candidate

• Risk Management: Proven experience in risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.

• Auditing: Expertise in conducting data management risk audits and self-assessment reviews.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across departments.

• Data Security: Strong understanding of data security controls, vulnerabilities, and best practices.

• Data Management: Good knowledge of data management principles, best practices, and regulations.

Are you concerned you don’t meet all the criteria exactly? At Vodafone, we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this role or another, and our recruitment team can help find where your skills fit in.

What We Offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. We offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package, up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. Our extensive benefits package can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, a pension plan, and