Data Enablement Officer

At Efficio, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a team of dedicated experts committed to transforming procurement and supply chain functions. Our mission is to drive sustainable, measurable value for our clients through innovative solutions and deep industry insights. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact. Efficio is the world’s largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We’re a diverse team of over 1,000 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly! Data Enablement Officer Help shape how Efficio uses data responsibly, securely and effectively. We are looking for a Data Enablement Officer to establish and lead Efficio’s data governance framework, helping us protect client data while enabling its responsible use across our services, analytics, products and AI capabilities. This is a highly visible role at the intersection of data, technology, AI, risk and client delivery. You will work across the business to turn complex contractual, regulatory, privacy and security requirements into practical guidance that enables teams to innovate with confidence. Initially, the role will have a strong advisory and enablement focus: helping teams understand client requirements, assess new uses of data and make proportionate, risk-based decisions. As our governance model matures, the role is expected to take greater ownership of the framework and delegated authority for lower-risk decisions. What you'll be doing Establish our data governance framework You will assess our current data-handling practices and develop a practical, scalable governance framework covering the lifecycle of client data – from collection and classification through to access, use, sharing, storage, retention and secure deletion. You will develop and maintain policies and standards covering areas including: • Client data handling and classification • Data reuse and fair usage • Use of client data within Efficio products • Use of data with AI tools, including third-party and self-hosted solutions • Data access and security • Retention, archiving and secure disposal • Anonymisation and aggregation • Third-party data sharing • Policy exceptions and escalation You will also help establish and maintain our information asset inventories, data flows and AI asset registers. Enable responsible use of data and AI A key part of the role will be helping teams determine what we can do with data, under what conditions, and with what safeguards. You will establish a consistent approach for assessing new and changing data use cases, considering factors such as: • Why the data was originally obtained • Client and contractual restrictions • Data sensitivity and classification • The proposed use and intended recipients • Security and access controls • Retention requirements • Legal, client and reputational considerations For AI use cases, you will help define which activities are permitted, restricted, require additional review or are prohibited. This will include the use of prompts, uploaded files and connected data sources, as well as expectations around human oversight, output validation and accountability. Govern products, platforms and technology You will define the conditions under which client data can be stored or processed using Efficio products, SaaS platforms, cloud services and AI tools. Working closely with Technology, Information Security, Legal and Privacy teams, you will assess areas including: • Data residency and international transfers • Encryption, access controls and logging • Supplier and subcontractor access • Data