Data Governance Stream Lead

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food and beverage company is seeking a Data Governance Stream Lead in York (Hybrid working) to enhance their data governance framework. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in data management and governance, as well as excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a salary around £55,000 and various benefits, reflecting the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Car allowance

Potential bonus

Generous pension scheme

12 flexible days on top of 25 days holiday

2 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Background in data management and governance frameworks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team.
• Create the local Data Governance Roadmap.
• Engage in projects related to Master Data.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Proficient Excel skills

Strong end to end project management skills

Working with cross-functional teams

Excellent stakeholder management experience

Job description

Position Snapshot

Nestlé UK & Ireland

UK&I Data Governance Stream Lead

York (Hybrid working)

Salary Circa £55,000 (depending on experience) + car allowance + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25 day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you. We would be open to discussing part‑time working arrangements for this role.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about data governance and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a Data Governance Lead to oversee and enhance our data governance framework across the organization. This role will involve aligning closely with the ZEUR Data Governance Lead to ensure compliance with corporate data policies and standards. The Data Governance Lead will also collaborate extensively with the Product Information Management (PIM) lead to drive the Product Information roadmap, ensuring that data integrity, quality, and accessibility are prioritized in all initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven track record of implementing effective data governance strategies.

A day in the life of a Data Governance Stream Lead

The role involves collaborating with senior leadership and various teams, including Data Analytics, Finance, IT, Supply Chain and Sales, to gather and document data governance requirements. It includes supporting the business in adhering to Nestlé's data standards within Master Data, but also new areas of Nestlé's data framework not yet established. Additionally, the individual will work to establish and cultivate a data governance network within the market, promoting best practices and enhancing data literacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team
• Create the local Data Governance Roadmap in partnership with ZEUR Head of Data Governance.
• Leads data governance best practices on data providers, data assets, data products. Particular focus on liaising with Nestlé Group on Master data roadblocks to Zone projects and Product Information Management.
• Focus on adopting industry standards and co‑creating solutions with local Data Professional organizations (e.g., GS1, Syndicated Data, Media Data Providers).
• Translate internal and external data governance standards, processes, and procedures into actionable strategies, particularly for reference and master data elements.
• Lead the local data community by uniting various Data Governance roles (e.g., Business Data Stewardship, NBS Data Operators) and ensuring high‑quality service delivery
• Engage in projects related to Master Data, ensuring that data governance practices are integrated into business and IT initiatives.
• Partnering with ZEUR Solutions Architect to ensure compliance and data security guidelines of the designed solution.

What will make you successful?

You will be proactive and self‑motivated, possess good working knowledge of current legislation, have the ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders. You’ll be highly organised and methodical in your approach with excellent attention to detail and be confident in taking the lead on complex queries, sometimes with senior stakeholders and with a tight deadline.

Skills and experience we are looking for

• Proficient Excel skills
• Strong end to end project management skills
• Working with cross‑functional teams
• Excellent stakeholder management experience

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 28th November 2025

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

Equal opportunity statement

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That is why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!