Head of Data and AI Governance

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Deep expertise in Data Governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practice
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and information rights legislation
• Experience with AI governance and responsible AI frameworks
• Proven leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Experience working in complex, regulated environments such as financial services or insurance
• Experience engaging with global or matrix organisations
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language
• Experience implementing data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Alation
• Experience across both commercial and personal lines insurance
• Degree-level qualification (2:1 or above)
• Experience contributing to enterprise data strategy and maturity models
• Strong understanding of data architecture and supporting technologies
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage

Responsibilities:

• Lead Data & AI Governance across Allianz UK, shaping how data is managed, protected, and leveraged as a strategic asset
• Own and continuously evolve the Data & AI Governance framework, ensuring it is pragmatic, compliant, and business-enabling
• Lead the rollout of AI governance aligned to Group standards and UK regulatory expectations
• Chair Data & AI governance forums, driving senior stakeholder accountability and decision-making
• Implement data policies, standards, and procedures across the organisation
• Drive data quality improvement, partnering with data owners and stewards to identify and resolve issues
• Own data catalogue and metadata management, ensuring data is discoverable, trusted, and well-documented
• Collaborate across business and technology teams to deliver strong customer and business outcomes
• Engage with Risk and Audit teams, ensuring governance standards are upheld
• Act as the key liaison with Allianz Group on data and AI maturity metrics and reporting
• Ensure governance frameworks are supported by appropriate tools and technologies
• Lead and develop the Information Rights function, managing complex data protection queries and investigations
• Oversee SARs, data breaches, and FOI requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines
• Own data retention and destruction processes and document management policies
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams across Data Governance and Information Rights
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on data matters
• Communicate complex data topics clearly to Executive Committee and Board-level audiences
• Promote a culture of data responsibility, quality, and compliance across the organisation

Technologies:

• AI
• Informatica
• Support
• Matrix

More:

We are Allianz UK, and this role can be based in London, Guildford, or Bournemouth, with an expectation to attend the office 50% of the time. We offer a competitive total rewards package with pay based on experience, skills, and location. Our benefits include flexible working options, hybrid working, flexible buy/sell holiday options, an annual performance-related bonus, a contributory pension scheme, development days, discounts of up to 50% on selected insurance products, retail discounts, and volunteering days. We support flexible work patterns, career development and training, and global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility, and we welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates.

last updated 36 week of 2026