Employer:Channel 4
Location:London, United Kingdom
Salary:Basic Salary Starting at £96,906 dependant on experience
Closing date:16 Oct 2024
Job Title:Enterprise Data Governance & Architecture Lead
Reports to:Head of Technology Data, Architecture & Technology Strategy
Department:Technology
Location:London/Leeds/Manchester
Job Grade:L1
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Data Platform team is a key component of C4s Technology organization that provides an enriched and valuable ecosystem of data platform and data services that drive innovation for our partners and clients, within C4. Data is the most valuable asset in C4. The Data Platform Department is dedicated to develop advanced technology (e.g. Cloud, Machine Learning and Big Data), systems and services to make data secure, high quality, rich, fast, and easy to use, therefore enabling C4 the ability to leverage its data asset in an effective and timely manner to maximize technology/business development and differentiate C4 from others in the Broadcast and Media industry.
JOB PURPOSE
Your role as Data governance & Architecture lead in the DATS Team is to act as one of key technology contributors to build, govern and manage C4s data and technology assets in the data Platform. You will be a crucial part of defining and delivering the Data Strategy for C4. This individual will act as a trusted technical advisor and strategic thought leader to the Data & Analytics department. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating challenging forces in the dynamic Broadcast space especially in big data and data platform areas and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with significant changes; developing/implementing strategies and processes that enable the organization to innovate and grow fast.
You will have the opportunity to lead, participate, guide, and mentor other people in the team on architecture and design in a hands-on manner. You are responsible for the strategic and technical direction of C4 Data Platform Strategy & Governance. You will develop/manage a company-wide Data Governance strategy to manage the information life cycle effectively. Assist with setting up of Data Governance Council, winning buy-in from Senior Management. Develop/Drive governance strategy working directly with senior management and teams to ensure alignment with the overall objectives. Write standards and policies for Data Governance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Architectural leadership and vision for C4s Data Platform and Data Lake. Develop and maintain architectural roadmap for data products and data services plus ensuring alignment with the business and enterprise architecture strategies and standards.
- Provide leadership and guidance on design and management of data for data applications, formulate best practices and organize processes for data management, governance and evolution.
- Build processes and tools to maintain high data availability, quality and maintainability.
- Contribute to the DP strategies and roadmap development to meet business objectives with existing or emerging technologies.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Experience in senior Data governance & Architecture positions, ideally based in a high paced and empowered environment.
- Hands-on experience in implementing an enterprise data governance program and Master Data Management (MDM) solution.
- Strong project leadership and management skills to lead organizational change to effectively meet strategic and tactical goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to present to a target audience.
- Must be detail orientated/articulate with strong time management and organizational skills.
- Proven management/supervisory experience.
- Experienced in Agile Project/Portfolio Management tools e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.
- Experienced using facilitation techniques, Design Thinking techniques, coaching and learning frameworks.
- Experienced in engineering practices like Continuous Integration and Continuous delivery.
- Experienced in multi-vendor delivery teams.
Hybrid working
From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week. Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. All our offices are open five days a week.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we wont be able to consider your application without them.
- Please outline how you meet the Essential Experience & Skills outlined in the Job Description (Max 500 words)
Benefits
There are a million reasons why its great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you:
- Private medical insurance with NO EXCESS
- Free Virtual GP access for employees
- Free Female Health hormone test each year
- Free Tastecard membership
- Financial guidance 1-2-1s available each quarter
- Free OnHand (as featured on Dragons Den) volunteering membership
- Discounted Gym memberships
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Holiday Buy/Sell
Equal Opportunities
Channel 4s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK. We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer, we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Disability Confident Scheme
Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pensions Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job.
Care Leaver Friendly Employer
Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/adults.
Workplace Adjustments
We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers.
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