Data Retention Manager – 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Location: 2 days per week on-site in either Birmingham or Sheffield
Contract Type: 6-month contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Retention Manager to join a leading UK bank on a 6-month contract. This role is integral to ensuring that the complete lifecycle of records – from creation and storage through to timely disposition – complies with all relevant legal, regulatory, and business retention requirements across the UK bank.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure data retention controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating to mitigate data and compliance risks.
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Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum, driving alignment and oversight across business areas.
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Represent UK business data retention interests across broader data management and governance forums.
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Monitor and report on key data quality metrics and data storage control indicators, identifying areas for improvement.
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Support the development and execution of data retention strategies and policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational standards.
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Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and IT teams to ensure consistent application of data retention requirements across the enterprise.
Skills & Experience:
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Proven experience in data retention, records management, or data governance within a banking or financial services organisation.
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Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, regulatory retention schedules, and data risk controls.
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Familiarity with UK and global banking regulations related to data management and privacy (e.g., GDPR, FCA requirements).
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Excellent stakeholder management and governance skills, with experience leading forums or working groups.
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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret metrics and identify control weaknesses or trends.
Contract Details:
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Duration: 6 months
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Engagement: Inside IR35
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Hybrid Working: 2 days per week on-site (Birmingham or Sheffield)
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening the bank’s data retention governance framework, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management across the UK business.
