Data Governance Business Partner in Cardiff

Admiral is on an exciting journey to mature its Data Management across the business, so we are looking for a Data Governance Business Partner to support the implementation of Data Management Activities. You will play a critical role in delivering Data Governance capabilities, working within our focussed Data Governance Team, with support from Data Governance Specialists and the Data Governance Manager.

The Data Governance team sits within the Data Enablement Services Department in Admiral. Data Enablement Services Department comprises key teams, including Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Quality Management, Customer Master (MDM), and Records Management. Data Enablement Services work closely together to achieve a common goal of improving Admiral's Data Maturity. This is an exciting time to join the team, and you will play a key role.

The Data Governance Business Partner supports both the Data Governance Manager and works with Data Governance Specialists to prioritise the delivery of the team’s work to provide the business with their Data Governance needs. You will build enduring relationships with key business domain stakeholders and guide and support them with all data governance requirements. You will drive data enablement and increase data literacy across the business, seeking to reduce data risk where possible.

• Support the implementation of the Data Management Strategy that enables the achievement of overall business ambitions and outcomes.
• Support the implementation of the Framework including the maturity of Business Data Domains and accountability roles.
• Work closely with the internal teams in Data Enablement Services to embed the Data Management Framework for Data Quality, Metadata and Master Data.
• Through effective engagement and partnering with colleagues across the business, embed a culture of safe, responsible, and ethical use of data, whilst maintaining appropriate freedom to innovate and experiment.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues across the wider business who engage in Data Management activities.
• Embed a culture of Data Management by design into business processes, working practices and behaviours, bringing transparency and auditability to all Data Management activities.
• Champion and promote a data centric, data driven culture across all domains within the business.

This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.

• Have in-depth experience of developing data management and governance strategies and road maps, with an evident background of having overseen effective adoption into business processes.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of data management and governance, including data quality management, metadata management and tools, data architecture and technology.
• Experience in defining, designing, and implementing policies, standards, guidelines, tools, metrics and standards for data management and governance frameworks.
• Leadership/ line management experience both in line and matrixed environment.
• Experience of delivering tangible business value through data management and governance solutions – data maturity assessments.
• Good business acumen, with a good understanding of business concepts, practices, and business domain language to engage in problem solving sessions and discuss business issues in stakeholder language.
• Experience of leading cultural change in the way data is governed in businesses.
• Experience of driving data literacy and improving data culture within an organisation.

• Strong experience in Data Governance/Data Management.
• Experienced leadership and motivational skills.
• Pragmatic and practical, with ability to tailor principles and standards to appropriate situations and audiences.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, for example conveying information to diverse audiences in a way that is easily understood and actionable.
• Creative thinking, for example framing new ways of thinking about data management to drive adoption.
• Influencing, for example fostering group problem solving and solution creation with business and technical team members.
• Storytelling, for example by creating a consistent storyline for better understanding and engagement with data management topics.
• Enterprise Data Catalogue experience, preferred but not essential, e.g. Collibra, Informatica, IBM.
• Qualification such as CDMP Practitioner or above desirable.

Admiral takes pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It’s a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance.