Data Retention Manager

Data Retention Manager - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: 2 days per week on-site in either Birmingham or Sheffield Contract Type: 6-month contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Retention Manager to join a leading UK bank on a 6-month contract. This role is integral to ensuring that the complete lifecycle of records - from creation and storage through to timely disposition - complies with all relevant legal, regulatory, and business retention requirements across the UK bank.

• Ensure data retention controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating to mitigate data and compliance risks.

• Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum, driving alignment and oversight across business areas.

• Represent UK business data retention interests across broader data management and governance forums.

• Monitor and report on key data quality metrics and data storage control indicators, identifying areas for improvement.

• Support the development and execution of data retention strategies and policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational standards.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and IT teams to ensure consistent application of data retention requirements across the enterprise.

• Proven experience in data retention, records management, or data governance within a banking or financial services organisation.

• Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, regulatory retention schedules, and data risk controls.

• Familiarity with UK and global banking regulations related to data management and privacy (e.g., GDPR, FCA requirements).

• Excellent stakeholder management and governance skills, with experience leading forums or working groups.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret metrics and identify control weaknesses or trends.

• Duration: 6 months

• Engagement: Inside IR35

• Hybrid Working: 2 days per week on-site (Birmingham or Sheffield)

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening the bank's data retention governance framework, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management across the UK business.