At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of Data & AI Governance at Virgin Atlantic and shape our data ecosystem.
- Company: Join Virgin Atlantic, a diverse and inclusive airline with a strong governance culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values diversity and individual contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping ethical AI standards and data governance.
- Qualifications: Experience in Data Governance and AI Governance, ideally in Travel or Retail sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
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Location
Hybrid working with up to 3 days per week at our VHQ, Crawley, West Sussex
Contract
- Permanent
- In a nutshell
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping how Data & AI are governed at Virgin Atlantic?
As the Manager – Data & AI Governance, you'll sit at the heart of our data ecosystem, responsible for developing, operationalising, and continuously evolving our enterprise‑wide Data & AI Governance Framework.
You’ll spearhead the creation and evolution of our Enterprise Knowledge Graph, shape and govern data access personas and policies, and drive Responsible & Ethical AI standards, while embedding a strong governance culture across the organisation.
We’re specifically seeking a candidate with hands‑on experience activating Data & AI Governance from concept to reality, creating the first fully working version of our Data & AI governance framework, ideally in Travel, Retail or Hospitality sectors, with practical experience implementing Ethical AI practices.
Experience with Databricks and Microsoft stack is advantageous.
- Day to day
- Design, implement and evolve the Data & AI Governance Framework.
- Develop and maintain the Enterprise Knowledge Graph.
- Collaborate with teams from various departments to define data governance requirements and standards.
- Establish and govern data access personas and policies.
- Roll out Responsible & Ethical AI standards and controls.
- Drive governance culture via training, workshops and communities of practice.
- Maintain metadata, catalogue, lineage and quality management practices.
- Partner with DPO, Info Sec, Engineering and Platform teams.
- Resolve data quality issues and support data stewardship.
- Provide governance expertise across working groups and forums.
About you
- Experience in Data Governance and AI Governance.
- Hands‑on experience scaling Data and AI governance frameworks from concept to reality as an individual contributor across large‑scale organisations.
- Practical industry experience in Travel, Retail or Hospitality.
- Experience implementing Responsible/Ethical AI standards.
- Strong understanding of metadata, lineage, data lifecycle, data quality and policy design.
- Knowledge of GDPR, EU AI Act and emerging AI governance frameworks.
- Ability to influence at VP+ level and partner with engineering, security, DPO and business stakeholders.
- Advantageous
- Experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog, Purview or Microsoft data stack.
- Be yourself – Our differences make us stronger
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues.
That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world – no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.
We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive.
So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.
To make your journey with us accessible and individualized to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey.
We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team at recruitment@fly. virgin. com, feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.
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Manager – Data and AI Governance in Crawley employer: Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, the company provides extensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values safety and excellence in aircraft maintenance. Located in London, employees enjoy a vibrant city life alongside a competitive benefits package, making it a rewarding place to build a career in aviation.
