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)

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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.