Reference Data Manager (FTC - 12 months)

London, United Kingdom

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Company Description

At Informa Tech, we believe that technology innovation is key to driving positive change in our society. We believe that digital inclusion underpins progress. And we believe that diversity in tech is central to a thriving industry.

Our aim is to inspire the global technology community to build a better world by informing, educating and connecting them through world-class research, training, events, and media.

We sit at the heart of the tech community with specialisms in emerging tech/AI, enterprise IT, cyber security, service providers/NextG, critical communications, media & entertainment and marketing technology.

Leveraging over 100 trusted brands, we offer an unrivalled global networking community and platform for technologists and innovators to be inspired and reach their full potential.

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Job Description

Role Purpose

 

Developing, maintaining and implementing the Informa Tech Taxonomy / reference data to support the standardisation of data across the organisation and associate business benefits. Also, provide support to more general tasks with developing and implementing the Informa Tech data governance framework

 

Responsibilities

 

·       Implement, maintain and develop the Informa Tech Taxonomy Governance Framework, including regular Taxonomy Working Group meetings

·       Establish clear guidelines for the dissemination of the Taxonomy including input and output procedures, ensure that the guidelines are adopted and enforced

·       Design and implement a change management process so there is a clear method for stakeholders to raise change requirements to the Taxonomy

·       Act as a help desk and point of contact as well as the authority on all matters relating to the Taxonomy

·       Design training materials and provide training as needed

·       Promote awareness of the Taxonomy and its applications throughout the organisation

·       Report to the Data Governance SteerCo on all aspects of the development, maintenance and implementation of the Taxonomy

·       Maintain and develop the Informa Tech Taxonomy Strategy to ensure that the Taxonomy is maintained and implemented to ensure that the Taxonomy is as effective as possible

·       Plan for the future development of the Informa Tech Taxonomy in consultation with relevant stakeholders

·       Ensure all activities and responsibilities are aligned to business strategy, involve relevant stakeholders and deliver the business benefits expected from the implementation of a common taxonomy

·       Maintain and develop the Informa Tech Taxonomy, applying regular quality assurance checks to ensure that the Taxonomy continues to be consistent, effective, up-to-date, user-centric and is delivering the desired benefits to the business

·       Liaise with IIRIS on taxonomy-related matters and leverage capabilities of central data functions, including IIRIS

·       Undertake other relevant tasks delegated by the Data Governance SteerCo or the Taxonomy Working Group

Qualifications

Required Skills

 

·       Ability to influence stakeholder to achieve results

·       Excellent communication ability including good written and oral skills

·       Strong information gathering and problem-solving skills

·       Proactive and results driven

·       Excellent stakeholder management skills - ability to build strong relationships with individuals and teams

·       Ability to resolve conflicts in a non-confrontational manner but retain authority

·       Good influencing and persuasion skills

·       Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear manner

·       Confident personality, able to work independently without direct supervision, but also able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff across the organisation

 

Experience

 

·       Experience in managing, developing and deriving value from taxonomies in a complex and fragmented data environment

·       Experience of the application of taxonomies to a range of data domains, including customer data and research and editorial content

·       Some experience with data governance frameworks, their development and implementation in complex environments with large number of stakeholders

·       A good understanding of how taxonomies are used and the benefits they can deliver to a business

Additional Information

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally.

 

Our benefits include:

  • Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
  • 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Work with high quality specialist products
  • Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
  • Share-Match options - become a shareholder
  • Regular social events and networking opportunities

 

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.

 

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Tags: Data governance Privacy Research Security

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Country: United Kingdom
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