Role Description

You will lead Data & AI Governance across Allianz UK, shaping how data is managed, protected and leveraged as a strategic asset. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will influence enterprise-wide data maturity, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI adoption.

Location: This role can be based in London, Guildford or Bournemouth, with an expectation to attend the office 50% of the time.

Salary Information

Pay is based on experience, skills and location and forms part of a competitive total rewards package.

About You

You 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

Essential Skills

Deep expertise in Data Governance frameworks, methodologies and best practice
Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, 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

Desirable Skills

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

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

Flexible buy/sell holiday options
Hybrid working
Annual performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Development days
A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
Retail discounts
Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Georgie Hill

If you are an at-risk candidate facing potential redeployment, please include this information in your CV.

Closing date 17/08/2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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