EU Consumer Data Manager

Randstad Sourceright; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an EU Consumer Data Manager for a 12-month contract in the UK. The candidate will be responsible for the continuous improvement of EU consumer data reporting and managing contracts within the European Consumer Data setup. Ideal applicants should have strong experience in consumer data management or insights, along with proven abilities in managing complex data ecosystems and stakeholder relationships. This role emphasizes communication and training across diverse teams and markets.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in consumer data or insights management in a multi-market environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex data ecosystems and external reporting tools.
• Experience managing supplier contracts and identifying cost optimisation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead continuous improvement of EU consumer data reporting.
• Manage the Mars Data Lake, supporting multiple workstreams across EU markets.
• Own and manage all contracts within the European Consumer Data setup.

Skills

Consumer data management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Data strategy development

Training and upskilling

Job description

Job Title: EU Consumer Data Manager

Location: UK

Contract: 12 months

Randstad Sourceright are recruiting on behalf of Mars.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reporting Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Own and lead continuous improvement of EU consumer data reporting.
• Manage the Mars Data Lake, supporting multiple workstreams across up to 17 EU markets.
• Act as owner of the external reporting suite SPRINT (managed by Red Slim), including communications and identification of enhancement opportunities.
• Lead further market integration, including changes to reporting cadence, and the look & feel of reporting views.
• Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting data and reporting issues.
• Deliver training and upskilling across EU markets on effective use of the SPRINT tool.

2. Data & Contract Management

• Own and manage all contracts within the European Consumer Data setup.
• Develop a clear understanding of the current data provider landscape, including coverage and data frequency.
• Define and track contract costs, notice periods, and interdependencies by market and supplier.
• Identify cost efficiency opportunities (e.g. supplier consolidation, scope refinement, leveraging scale).
• Act as SPOC for all external data suppliers.

3. Data Strategy Development

• Map current data contracts across EU markets (e.g. Nielsen, ePOS, Panel, Digital).
• Create a comprehensive view of data suppliers to ensure optimal future coverage, partnering with CMI and Category teams.
• Build a roadmap for integration into SPRINT and regional reporting.
• Outline cost implications across resources and technology.
• Drive harmonisation and cost efficiencies across the region.
• Collate and present recommendations for the EU data strategy in collaboration with the Senior EU CMI Lead.
• Partner with the Global Data & Reporting Lead to drive efficiencies and enable teams to focus on insights, “so what” and “now what”.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in consumer data, analytics, or insights management within a multi‑market or regional environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex data ecosystems and external reporting tools.
• Experience managing supplier contracts and identifying cost optimisation opportunities.
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to work across local, regional, and global teams.
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and comfortable owning end‑to‑end processes.
• Strong communicator with the ability to train and upskill diverse user groups.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration