Head of Data Management

Greencore Group plc; Worksop; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to shape the data governance strategy across the organization. This role involves managing the Master Data Management team and ensuring high-quality data to support key business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, a deep understanding of data management principles, and experience in driving data governance frameworks. This role offers an opportunity to influence data-driven decision-making and contribute to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Profound understanding of data management principles.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of data architecture and quality techniques.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile.
• Awareness of regulatory data privacy and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the data governance strategy and operations.
• Design and implement an enterprise-wide data governance framework.
• Manage the Master Data Management function.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed data ownership.
• Drive continuous improvement in data lifecycle management.
• Provide expert guidance on data-related policies.
• Manage a high‑performing Data Management team.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Communication and stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Strategic thinking

Project planning and execution

Relationship building and teamwork

Job description

We’re one of the UK’s leading producers of convenience food-coffee, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.

As a vibrant and fast క్ల-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 wildfire distributions. We deliver delicious food—sandwiches, soups, sushi, cooking sauces, pickles, ready meals—through our own and partner lines. In FY24, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.8 bn.

Role Purpose

Brand new role to lead and shape the data governance strategy and operations across the organisation, ensuring data is effectively managed, trusted and optimised to support key decision заверень and compliance requirements. The role is also accountable for the management and development of the Master Data Management (MDM) team, ensuring accurate, consistent and accessible master data assets that underpin Greencore’s operational excellence and digital & data ambition, especially in support of the Making Business Easier initiatives and our acquisition programme.

Key Accountabilities

• गर्दचे development and execution of Greencore’s data governance strategy, aligning with business objectives and driving data governance, quality and innovation to maximise the value of data assets.
• Design, implement and continuously evolve an enterprise-wide data governance framework, policies and standards.
• Lead the Master Data Management function, ensuring data quality, consistency and stewardship across core domains.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to embed data ownership, accountability and stewardship roles.
• Ensure alignment between data governance and wider IT, analytics and business strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in data lifecycle management, including data classification, retention and deletion.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership on data‑related policies in relation to security, privacy and ethics.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing Data Management team, fostering professional growth and ensuring succession planning.

Knowledge

• Profound understanding of data management principles, methodologies and best practices.
Familiarity with data analytics tools, techniques and technologies.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, metadata management and data quality techniques.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum or Waterfall.
• Understanding of business intelligence concepts and practices.
• Aware of regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security (e.g. GDPR).

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align data initiatives with business objectives.
• Proficiency in project planning, execution and risk management.
• Ability to forge strong relationships and demonstrate teamwork with colleagues, business functions, leaders and third parties to deliver functional goals.

Experience

• Proven track record in managing complex data and analytics programmes.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed environments (preferably in Retail or FMCG sectors).
• Background in implementing data governance frameworks.
• Familiarity Carson R issues with data visualisation tools and techniques.
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• Previous involvement in driving data‑driven decision‑making(initially within organisations, preferably in Retail or Manufacturing).