IT Data Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive data management framework aligned to Lloyd’s, FCA, and internal governance requirements. 
• Define data governance principles covering ownership, stewardship, quality, retention, and access. 
• Create policies and standards for data handling, classification, security, and lifecycle management. 
• Establish a data ownership model including identification and onboarding of Data Owners and Data Stewards. 

• Lead the migration from mapped drives to SharePoint Online, ensuring structured, compliant, and secure data storage. 
• Oversee data architecture alignment across Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS environments. 
• Define data retention and archiving processes suitable for regulated insurance data. 
• Work with IT and cloud engineering teams to implement technical solutions and ensure platform readiness. 

• Implement data quality controls and monitoring processes across key business domains. 
• Ensure compliance with Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, GDPR, and internal audit requirements. 
• Support risk assessments and remediation plans for data-related issues. 

• Engage senior stakeholders across underwriting, claims, finance, operations, and IT. 
• Lead business engagement activities to embed new data practices and governance responsibilities. 
• Develop and deliver training materials for SharePoint usage, data ownership, and governance processes. 
• Act as the primary point of contact for all data governance and migration-related queries. 

• Create and maintain project plans for data migration and governance rollout. 
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams including IT, InfoSec, Compliance, and business SMEs. 
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies and report to programme leadership. 
• Ensure successful adoption of new data processes, tools, and structures.  Drive engagement with business teams and Data Champions. 

About
PoloWorks is the leading provider of UK-based support services to the insurance market. We have built a strong reputation as dedicated and dependable experts in our field. We pride ourselves on our ability to be flexible, responsive, and knowledgeable.As a leading service support company and turnkey managing agency, our clients choose us because our staff not only have the expertise but also a profound affinity with their business challenges. Our mission is to support, inspire, and develop the insurers of today and tomorrow.Our clients, whether digital start-ups or well-established organisations, rely on the PoloWorks team to develop and strengthen their businesses. Our clients' goals are our goals. As such we design and deliver bespoke solutions to their specific business challenges.Recognised as a Great Place to Work certified company and listed among the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance, PoloWorks is proud of its positive culture and commitment to its people. With offices in London and Cheltenham, PoloWorks has ambitious growth plans, offering exciting opportunities for anyone joining us on the next phase of our journey.It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all PoloWorks colleagues that drive our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to do meaningful work and are recognised for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone.