Data Governance and Access Controller - Derby - 12-months

Derby
3 months ago
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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Data Governance/Safeguarding & Access Controller for an initial 12-month contract based in Derby (3 days/week on-site)

Purpose of the role:

The Central Coordinator plays a vital role in safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliant system access across GBS functions. The position focuses primarily on Data Risk Governance and Access Management activities for in-house regional teams.

This role ensures that data handling practices and access controls align with internal governance standards, regulatory requirements, and business needs, contributing to a culture of accountability, transparency, and data protection.

Data Risk Governance & Safeguarding:

Identify and assess risks related to how sensitive data is created, stored, transferred, and accessed.
Conduct risk assessments and document findings with clear mitigation recommendations.
Work with process owners and SMEs to validate risks and ensure effective controls are in place.
Monitor progress of mitigation actions and report on outcomes for governance oversight.
Support compliance with GDPR, FOCI, GWC, and internal data safeguarding standards.
Develop consistent tools, templates, and reports to strengthen risk tracking and transparency.
Promote best practices for data protection and responsible handling of sensitive information.Access Management & Control:

Oversee access lifecycle processes (joiners, movers, leavers) across regional teams.
Maintain and improve the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) matrix to ensure it remains compliant and relevant.
Ensure access requests follow policy, approvals, and segregation of duties principles.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define access roles aligned to business and risk needs.
Support process simplification and automation within access management workflows.Audit & Compliance:

Conduct and coordinate audits of both data handling and system access to ensure compliance.
Maintain audit logs and ensure findings are documented, tracked, and closed.
Report outcomes and insights to application owners, governance leads, and risk managers.
Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and recommending enhancements.The skills you'll need:

Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
Proven experience in data governance, risk management, or compliance.
Knowledge of data protection regulations (GDPR, FOCI, GWC) and risk frameworks.
Familiarity with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Identity Access Management (IAM) principles.
Experience conducting risk assessment or audit activities related to data security and compliance.
Skilled in stakeholder communication and reporting at governance level.
Experience maintaining audit and governance documentation.Next steps:

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

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