Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Data Governance Lead – Drive Data Excellence for a Sustainable Future
 
We’re working with a pioneering organisation that’s been putting sustainability at the heart of business for over 30 years. Following a series of internal promotions, they’re now looking for a Data Governance Lead, someone who thrives on leading people, improving processes, and bringing clarity and accuracy to one of the UK’s largest data sets.
 
If you’re highly organised, people-oriented, and love the challenge of streamlining and scaling operations. This is your chance to make a measurable impact in a values-led environment.
 
What you’ll be doing:
 
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be guiding multiple global teams, ensuring they work seamlessly to enrich, maintain, and maximise the use of critical operational data. 

Leading cross-functional teams responsible for data quality, supplier engagement, operations, and reporting
Creating a collaborative environment where continuous feedback and improvement are second nature
Identifying and implementing better ways of working—from error reporting to data enrichment
Coaching and motivating teams to hit productivity and quality goals
Driving the accuracy and integrity of data across the business, while embedding best practices with wider teams
Partnering with internal consulting teams to support project delivery (e.g. Packflow, benchmarking, forecastingWhat you’ll bring:

Proven experience managing and developing teams, ideally across multiple geographies
A hands-on approach to data you’ll be confident working with large datasets and reporting tools
Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
An eye for detail, a mindset for improvement, and a genuine interest in sustainabilityWhat’s in it for you:

Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office
10% annual bonus
Enhanced annual leave
Health & life insurance
Wellbeing benefits – including gym membership + access to a wellbeing app
8% pension contribution