Data & Information Risk Officer
What you’ll do
- Lead Data & Information Risk Management – you’ll be accountable for data and information risk management within one of three key business domain areas (Consumer, Content, or Group Functions), operating across related business and support functions and acting as a business risk partner for Data & Information.
- Identify, Assess and Drive Risk Mitigation – ensure the right people, processes, technology and data controls are in place regarding how data and information is collected, stored, used, shared and disposed of to effectively mitigate data & information risks within your given business domain.
- Design and Implement Risk Management Frameworks – define the approach and embed the frameworks to proactively manage and report across data and information risks identified within your given business domain area.
- Drive Assurance of Data and information Controls – partner with accountable System Owners, Data Owners and Stewards to ensure appropriate data and information management controls are in place across your respective business area and implemented per respective policies and standards.
- Partner With and Influence Cross-Functional teams – collaborate with peer DIROs and teams across Sky Data, Legal & DPO, Compliance and Group Technology to align on data and information risk best practices.
- Own Monitoring and Reporting of Data & Information Risks – lead on the ongoing monitoring and reporting of effectiveness of controls and burn down of data and information risks to Data & Information Governance committees, associated executive forums and key senior sponsors.
- Promote Risk Awareness – advocate for data and information risk management across Sky Group.
Minimum requirements
- Strong Data Risk & Regulatory Expertise – good working knowledge of data protection, data privacy, information security and AI regulations (e.g., UK GDPR, DPA 2018, EU AI Act, NIS, PECR). Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical control frameworks and ability to assess data lifecycle risks (collection, processing, sharing, retention, deletion) across complex enterprise environments.
- Enterprise Risk Management Know How – demonstrable experience designing, implementing, and monitoring risk and control frameworks e.g. three lines model.
- Strategic Data Risk and Technical Acumen – ability to anticipate emerging risks, with a solid understanding of modern data ecosystems such as cloud data platforms, AI/ML and third‑party data sharing.
- Business Partner & Senior Stakeholder Influence – demonstrable ability to successfully partner and embed in a business unit without direct reporting lines, building trust and lasting relationships.
- Results Driven Track Record – strong track record of successfully initiating, delivering, and maintaining data risk management initiatives.
- Independent Operator & Comfortable in Matrix Structure – proven experience in autonomously implementing data and information risk initiatives in large complex organisations.
- Credible – established leader with strong values and impeccable integrity.
- Programmatic Excellence – strong background in program management for data‑centric initiatives, utilising both agile and non‑agile delivery practices.
The rewards
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Hybrid Working – 3 days onsite per week
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