Data governance specialist

Company Overview: We are a reputable local holiday company dedicated to providing exceptional holiday experiences to our customers. Our team is committed to delivering outstanding service and creating memorable vacations for all our guests. We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join us as an Information Assurance and Data Governance Specialist Position: Information Assurance and Data Governance Specialist (Manager level) Location: Office based, Bexhill-on-Sea Type: Full-time, 5 days, Temp-Perm (1 year FTC) Role Summary: As the Information and Data Governance Specialist, you will lead data governance, data management, records management and records retention activities. This role involves cataloguing data, developing quality metrics, supporting business teams to establish and implement retention rules, and creating processes for ensuring the appropriate governance and management of digital and hard copy records. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and manage retention schedules for records and documents across the organisation. * Collaborate with business teams to implement and enforce retention rules and policies. * Drive the implementation of disposal procedures for obsolete or redundant records and documents. * Create processes for ensuring the appropriate governance of digital and hard copy records. * Collaborate with business teams to ensure data user documentation (e.g. technical and plain English data dictionaries) is in place and kept up to date. * Collaborate with business teams to map data flows between systems, with the aim of ensuring access to, and visibility of, data are appropriately permissioned across the business. * Monitor and review information security practices internally and within our supply chain to mitigate risks and enhance data protection. Requirements: * Bachelor #39;s degree in Information Security, Information Management, Records Management, Information Technology, or related field; relevant certifications preferred. * Proven experience in information assurance, records management, and data governance roles. * Good understanding of information security standards and practices (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR). * Experience conducting security assessments and audits * Knowledge of records retention principles, policies, and best practices. * Proficiency in developing and implementing filing taxonomies and retention schedules. * Excellent organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. * Ability to drive initiatives independently and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Benefits: * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a meaningful impact on information security and records management practices. * Supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development. * Fully subsidised staff canteen, free parking and electric charging points * Office based on bus-route, ideal for commuters