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Group Data & AI Governance Lead Our large UK based real estate client is seeking an experienced Group Data & AI Governance Lead to establish and scale enterprise-wide data and AI governance as a core business capability. This is a strategic role responsible for defining governance frameworks, activating business ownership, and embedding trusted, compliant and ethical use of data and AI across the organisation. Working at the heart of our data transformation agenda, you will help ensure that governance becomes part of how the business operates and embedded in our Fabric Group Data Platform - not a compliance exercise. What You'll Do: You will lead the development and implementation of the Group Data & AI Governance Operating Model, partnering with business leaders, technology teams, Information Security, Data Protection and Risk functions to drive governance adoption and accountability. Key responsibilities include: Defining and maturing enterprise Data & AI Governance frameworks, policies and standards. Establishing Data Domains, Sub-Domains, Critical Data Assets and Critical Data Elements aligned to business capabilities. Activating business ownership through Data Owners, Data Stewards and Data Custodians. Building and leading governance forums, stewardship communities and decision-making structures. Embedding governance controls within Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview, including cataloguing, lineage, classification and metadata management. Driving enterprise data quality management, issue remediation and continuous improvement. Leading Responsible AI governance, including model oversight, transparency, explainability and monitoring. Defining governance KPIs and measuring adoption, maturity and control effectiveness. Ensuring governance is embedded into data products, analytics, AI initiatives and delivery lifecycles. What Success Looks Like: You will help create a governance culture where: Business capabilities are aligned to clear data domains and ownership models. Critical business data is trusted, well-defined and fit for purpose. Metadata, lineage and classifications are visible and actively maintained. Data quality issues are identified, managed and resolved through accountable ownership. AI solutions are governed responsibly, transparently and ethically. Governance enables innovation rather than creating unnecessary bureaucracy. About You: We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring: 5+ years' experience in Data Governance & broader Data Management. Proven experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models. Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship and domain-based governance models. Knowledge of UK GDPR, risk management and information governance practices. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across both business and technology teams. Excellent communication, facilitation and change leadership capabilities. Desirable experience includes: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure and Microsoft Purview. Responsible AI or AI Governance frameworks. DAMA, DCAM, TOGAF or related methodologies. Large-scale data transformation programmes. Data catalogue, metadata and lineage management tooling. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

IT Security Analyst - GRC and Security Awareness focused Permanent - 50k- 60k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Leatherhead Your new company: A leading construction and development company in Surrey are currently looking for an IT Security Analyst to come in and support the existing IT Security Manager with the day-to-day tasks involved with the running of the IT Security infrastructure for the organisation. You will also assist with creating and maintaining security policies, supporting operational processes, and developing security awareness initiatives. The role responsibilities: You will be supporting the IT Security Manager across a broad variety of work, with the ability to gain a lot of different experience across multiple areas. Crucially, this role requires strong experience with security awareness and phishing campaigns, as well as previous experience having implemented and maintained infosec policies and procedures. This is not a SOC role. Cyber security awareness and training Policy development and compliance Risk assessment and testing Stakeholder collaboration and communication Security operations and IR You will need: Standards and framework knowledge - mainly ISO27K and CE/CE+ Experience working with Microsoft Purview DLP Experience of creating playbooks for Sentinel/Defender and reviewing policies Technical skills and strong communication skills Willingness to get stuck in and converse with other business departments. Experience with risk assessments Knowledge of cloud security principles To undergo a BPSS security check. What you'll get in return: This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 days per week in the Leatherhead office. Good salary, up to the 60k mark. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays 8% pension employers' contribution Training budgets PMI Strong maternity and paternity benefits. And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)