**Location:** Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid: 2-3 days remote per week)

**Type:** Freelance Contract (Prestation de services)

**Experience Levels Available:**

* Junior (1 year of experience)

* Medior (3 years of experience)

* Senior (10 years of experience)

**Languages:** French or Dutch (Professional working proficiency, min. 3/4) **AND** English (Professional working proficiency, min. 3/4)

### **About Smile**

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### **The Opportunity**

On behalf of our client, a highly respected organization based in Brussels, we are looking for **Data Management Assistants** to join their data division on a freelance basis. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across all seniority levels (**Junior, Medior, and Senior**).

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring data assets are high-quality, secure, and compliant. You will bridge the gap between technical requirements and business teams to foster an institutional data culture.

### **Your Responsibilities**

* **Data Lifecycle \& Quality:** Assist in defining, executing, and monitoring Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) procedures to maintain data quality and consistency.

* **Compliance \& Security:** Ensure alignment with GDPR regulations and organizational information security standards across all data activities.

* **Business Requirements:** Connect with business departments to collect, analyze, and document business-side data requirements.

* **Data Governance:** Implement and uphold modern data governance frameworks and internal data processes.

* **Stakeholder Facilitation:** Coordinate with external stakeholder groups and lead/participate in working sessions.

* **Training \& Enablement:** Facilitate data literacy training and workshops to raise awareness and competence across departments.

### **Your Profile**

* **Experience:** Opportunities are open for **Junior (1 year)** , **Medior (3 years)** , and **Senior (10 years)** profiles. The scope of leadership and team direction will be aligned with your level of seniority.

* **Key Technical Competencies:**

* Proven understanding of **Data Lifecycle Management (DLM)** and structured **Data Governance** processes.

* Hands-on knowledge of **GDPR** compliance and **information security** standards.

* Strong ability to gather, translate, and document complex business needs.

* Experience in **facilitating training sessions** or workshops.

* For Senior profiles: Proven experience leading external stakeholder teams and driving complex data initiatives.

* **Communication \& Soft Skills:** Strong analytical thinking, excellent active listening skills, and the ability to interact with both business users and technical teams.

* **Languages:** Dual proficiency is required: fluent in **English** (3/4) paired with professional proficiency in either **French** or **Dutch** (3/4).

### **Why Smile? **

* **Proximity Management:** Our proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path.

* **Continuous Growth:** Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, and dedicated knowledge-sharing tools.

* **Vibrant Community:** Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, and both formal \& informal afterworks.

### **The Next Steps **

1. **First Contact:** A quick phone call to discuss your aspirations, the project scope, and how we can collaborate.

2. **Meeting:** An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.

3. **Business Interview:** A deep-dive discussion with one of our experts to assess your skills and align on your objectives.