Head of Data Governance & Compliance — Hybrid

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Head of Data Governance responsible for shaping data governance frameworks for the Meat Divisions. The role requires strong experience in data governance, compliance knowledge, and an analytical mindset. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to ensure data is managed as a strategic asset. Hybrid working is available with regular travel within the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

Company Pension

Bonus scheme

Further Education support

Employee Discount Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data compliance and privacy regulations.
• Food industry experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop data governance frameworks tailored to the Meat Divisions.
• Champion data integrity, compliance, and stewardship.
• Lead efforts for data quality management and audits.

Skills

Data governance experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Data management knowledge

Analytical mindset

Education

Relevant qualification in data governance or IT

Tools

ERP

DLP tools

Data catalogs

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Head of Data Governance responsible for shaping data governance frameworks for the Meat Divisions. The role requires strong experience in data governance, compliance knowledge, and an analytical mindset. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to ensure data is managed as a strategic asset. Hybrid working is available with regular travel within the UK and Ireland.