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Enterprise Data Governance & Architecture Lead

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Vacancy No

VN2174


Location City

London


Location Country

United Kingdom


Job Description

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 C4’a 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 C4’s data and technology assets in the data Platform. You will be a crucial part of defining and delivery 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 C4’s 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. Able to develop, present and explain the value and vision of proposed architectures and solutions to a wide range of audience.
  • 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. Ability to translate business

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.


Salary

Basic Salary Starting at £96,906 dependant on experience


Application questions to complete

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 won’t 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 it’s 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 1-2-1’s available each quarter
  • Free OnHand (as featured on Dragon’s Den) volunteering membership
  • Discounted Gym memberships
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Holiday Buy/Sell


Applications Close Date

16 Oct 2024


Equal Opportunities

Channel 4’s 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 Pension's 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. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.

For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.

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. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.

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. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail

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