Description
Data Retention Analyst
12-month Fixed-Term Contract | London / Hybrid
We are working with a leading insurance business to recruit a Data Retention Analyst to support an important programme of work focused on improving data retention, records management and information governance.
The organisation has a complex technology estate, including legacy systems, SharePoint environments, shared drives and multiple information repositories. It is looking to establish a more consistent approach to how information is classified, retained, archived and ultimately disposed of.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with specialist data retention experience who can help develop the framework and, importantly, drive its practical implementation across the business.
The Role
- Support the development and implementation of a data retention framework.
- Review existing retention practices and identify gaps across legacy systems and information repositories.
- Develop retention assessment templates, schedules and supporting documentation.
- Engage with IT teams, business stakeholders and system owners to establish appropriate retention requirements.
- Provide advice on retention periods, archival requirements and defensible deletion.
- Support technology and data migration projects, ensuring retention requirements are properly addressed.
- Help implement retention controls across SharePoint, shared drives and other business systems.
- Work with technology teams and external vendors to embed effective retention processes.
About You
- We are keen to speak with individuals who have a background in:
- Data retention, records management or information lifecycle management.
- Developing or implementing data retention frameworks and schedules.
- Delivering retention or information governance projects.
- Reviewing information held across complex systems and legacy environments.
- Advising on archival, retention and defensible deletion requirements.
- Experience with technologies such as Microsoft Purview, Mimecast, OneTrust, OpenText / OpenTwins or TRACE would be particularly beneficial.
- Candidates from financial services, insurance, technology or consultancy backgrounds will be considered.
- Previous experience as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), particularly with a specialism in retention, could also be highly relevant.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a specialist workstream within a wider data transformation programme, working across a complex business environment and helping shape its approach to information governance.
Additional Information
- 12-month fixed-term contract.
- London-based, hybrid working (typically two days in the office).
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.