Data Governance and Compliance Lead

Kendal Nutricare; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infant nutrition company is seeking a strategic IT Director responsible for developing and implementing IT strategy aligned with business objectives. This role includes enhancing system efficiency, leading digital transformation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT management, data governance, and stakeholder engagement. This full-time position offers a salary up to £65,000 with benefits including a pension scheme and gym membership.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free health cash plan

Free gym membership

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IT strategy development and implementation in a complex organisation.
• Strong track record of delivering software and systems improvements that drive operational efficiency.
• Experience managing outsourced IT providers and multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IT strategy and roadmap aligned with organisational objectives.
• Assess and improve the efficiency, scalability, and security of existing systems.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives including software selection.

Skills

IT strategy development

Software and systems improvements

Stakeholder management

Data protection and compliance

Leadership skills

Tools

Cloud technologies

Network systems

Security frameworks

Job description

Salary

£45,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience leading IT strategy development and implementation in a complex organisation.
• Strong track record of delivering software and systems improvements that drive operational efficiency.
• Experience managing outsourced IT providers and multi-vendor environments.
• Solid understanding of data protection, information security, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance governance with innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IT strategy and roadmap aligned with organisational objectives.
• Assess and improve the efficiency, scalability, and security of existing systems and infrastructure.
• Identify and deliver technology-driven solutions to streamline operations and improve productivity.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including software selection, implementation, and integration across departments.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies, investment priorities, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee day‑to‑day IT operations, balancing internal team capabilities with outsourced provider services.
• Ensure effective service delivery, system reliability, and performance management from IT vendors.
• Manage complex IT environments including cloud, network, and application ecosystems ensuring resilience and cost‑effectiveness.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation processes between internal and external IT functions.
• Maintain and enhance data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and related standards.
• Own and manage data security, privacy, and information risk processes, ensuring the business meets legal and regulatory obligations.
• Lead internal and external audits, manage data incidents, and oversee disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Build a culture of data ethics, security awareness, and compliance through regular training and engagement.
• Mentor and develop the internal IT team, building resilience and service excellence.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure IT systems and processes enable growth and innovation.

Technologies

• Cloud
• Network
• Security
• Support

More

We are a rapid‑growth scale‑up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award‑winning brand Kendamil – the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British organic full cream milk, without the nasties. Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 200‑person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We’re proud to be a Queens’ Award winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020. We’re on an exciting path – join us!

This is a full‑time role based at our headquarters in Kendal, with a salary of up to £65,000 per annum. We offer 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), a pension scheme, free health cash plan, free gym membership, life assurance, and various employee benefits.

last updated 52 week of 2025