Governance & Compliance Manager

As our Governance & Compliance Manager, you will help shape how data and artificial intelligence are managed, protected and used responsibly across our organisation.

You will establish clear governance frameworks, translate complex regulations into workable policies and ensure compliance with data protection, data retention, AI and ISO standards. Working closely with IT, Legal, Compliance and other business teams, you will promote transparency, accountability and the ethical use of data and AI technologies.

Ready to combine strategy, technology and compliance in an international environment? Ide-al!

What will your day look like?

Data governance strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance framework aligned with our business objectives.
• Safeguard data quality, integrity, security and accountability across the organisation.
• Create policies and standards for data management, classification, ownership and usage.
• Implement the data retention policy defined by Kingspan Group and ensure consistent application throughout the different subsidiaries.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that data governance initiatives support operational and strategic business goals.

IT Compliance

• Support the Head of IT Infrastructure and the Divisional IT Manager in implementing and monitoring the current and future IT compliance state.
• Coordinate and evidence quarterly access reviews for services, annual access reviews for other services, and quarterly IT reconciliations. Coordinate evidence for security training modules and phishing tests per year, including the required quarterly training-scope reconciliation.
• Maintain the divisional IT Risk Register and remediation plans, coordinate the formally documented IT risk assessment and business review, and ensure cyber security exceptions follow the process. Track other policy exceptions through the approvals specified.
• Embed IT compliance checks into projects, cloud services, supplier engagements and production changes, confirming that required risk assessments, data-owner and management approvals, legal or Group IT reviews, contractual controls, segregation of duties and audit trails are completed before implementation.
• Track control deficiencies and corrective actions, report compliance metrics and overdue items to management and relevant stakeholders, and escalate suspected cyber security incidents through the documented incident-management process.

AI governance and compliance

• Monitor compliance with AI-related legislation and ethical guidelines, including the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and GDPR.
• Establish a risk management framework for AI models, covering explainability, bias monitoring, validation and auditing.
• Develop practical AI ethics guidelines that promote transparency, fairness and accountability.
• Help manage the lifecycle of AI solutions, from initial assessment and implementation to monitoring and review.
• Assess AI tools and technologies and advise on their suitability for specific business needs.
• Ensure that selected AI solutions align with business objectives, compliance requirements, security standards and ethical principles.

Data privacy and security

• Help ensure that our data practices comply with GDPR, CCPA and other relevant data privacy regulations.
• Act as a key advisor on privacy by design and integrate privacy and security requirements into data and AI projects from the outset.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT Security and Compliance teams to identify and address regulatory risks.
• Support the reporting, investigation and remediation of potential data breaches or compliance issues.

Policy and process development

• Design and maintain policies covering data retention, access control, data sharing and data lifecycle management.
• Establish processes for the regular review and update of data and AI compliance policies.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and translate them into clear internal actions.
• Develop guidelines, procedures and training materials that help employees apply governance and compliance standards in their daily work.
• Create awareness throughout the organisation and contribute to a strong culture of responsible data and AI use.

Metrics and reporting

• Define and monitor key performance indicators for data governance and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare clear reports for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate periodic assessments of our data and AI compliance maturity.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that strengthen our governance and compliance framework.

What kind of person are we looking for?

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Law, Data Management, Information Security, Business Administration or a related field.
• You have relevant experience in data governance, data privacy, IT governance, risk management or regulatory compliance.
• You have strong knowledge of GDPR and a good understanding of emerging AI regulations, including the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.
• You are familiar with data retention, data classification, privacy by design and data lifecycle management.
• Experience with ISO standards, AI governance frameworks or information security is a strong advantage.
• You can translate complex legal, regulatory and technical requirements into practical policies and processes.
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on and pragmatic approach.
• You are analytical, structured and able to manage several priorities simultaneously.
• You communicate clearly and build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are comfortable working in an international and cross-functional environment.
• You have a good command of Dutch and English.

What do we offer you?

• A full-time position at our site in Zwevezele
• A strategic role with a high level of responsibility and visibility
• The opportunity to shape data and AI governance within an international organisation
• An attractive salary package based on your experience and expertise
• Extralegal benefits, including meal vouchers, group insurance and hospitalisation insurance
• The possibility to lease a bicycle and commute more sustainably
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Training and development opportunities
• Room for initiative, ownership and professional growth
• A collaborative working environment with approachable colleagues and short communication lines
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Ready to make an impact?

Do you want to help Joris Ide build a strong, transparent and future-proof governance framework for data and AI?