Overview
In this role you will shape and drive Heathrow’s data and AI governance, ensuring responsible data handling, effective governance, and robust controls across the organisation. You’ll lead governance reviews, translate findings into practical actions, and guide stakeholders across Data, Technology, Cyber Security, Legal, Procurement and Data Protection. You will help maximise the value of data and AI investments while supporting the airport’s digital, data and AI ambitions. This is a chance to influence governance at scale in a world‑leading, data‑driven environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based annual bonuses
- Share in Success bonus plans
- Generous annual leave allowances
- Market‑leading pensions
- Private health insurance and wellbeing tools
Responsibilities
- Lead governance and controls reviews to evaluate how controls operate and deliver improvement actions
- Drive policy, standards, procedures and guidance and embed them with stakeholders
- Collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and communicate complex governance concepts clearly
- Demonstrate knowledge of cloud data platforms, governance tooling, data management practices and AI governance methodologies
- Understand regulatory and governance requirements (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, NIS2, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional initiatives to deliver governance outcomes
- Provide leadership and direction to develop governance capability and promote consistent standards and approaches
Key requirements
- Awareness of regulatory frameworks and governance requirements
- Experience in governance reviews, policy development, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to communicate risk and governance concepts to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of data management and AI governance methodologies
- Experience leading governance-related change and adoption of controls across multiple business areas
- Familiarity with governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, NIST AI RMF, COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001)
- Experience with data and AI platforms and governance or compliance tools (desirable)
- Clear communicator with ability to simplify complex concepts
- Influential with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
- Collaborative and change‑oriented
- Cloud-based data platforms
- Governance tooling
- Data management practices
Data Governance Lead in London employer: Heathrow Airport Holdings
Heathrow Airport is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets tradition. As an IT Programme Lead, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to shaping the future of aviation technology, with access to extensive learning and development opportunities, competitive salaries, and generous benefits. The airport's unique atmosphere, diverse culture, and commitment to sustainability make it a truly inspiring place to build a rewarding career.
