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.

• 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.

If you have demonstrable experience in data retention and are looking for a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, we'd be keen to hear from you.