Data & Digital Director, UK & Ireland

About the role

As Data & Digital Director for the UK & Ireland (Director, Data Office Management), you will lead the digital transformation and data strategy across the business.

You'll drive operational excellence, improve customer experience, and enable growth through data, analytics, AI and digital innovation.

You will also act as the Zone Data Officer, ensuring strong data governance, quality and compliance while helping the organisation maximise the value of its data assets.

This role reports directly to our VP Customer Operations, UK & Ireland and will have a functional reporting line to the Group Chief Data Officer.

What will you do?


* Define and deliver the UK&I digital and data strategy, aligned to business objectives and transformation programmes.


* Lead high-performing Data and Digital teams across a complex, matrix environment.


* Drive data governance, master data management, data quality and privacy compliance.


* Champion the use of AI, automation, analytics and digital tools to improve efficiency and customer experience.


* Identify opportunities to simplify processes, optimise systems and accelerate digital adoption.


* Develop insights that support better business decisions, commercial performance and growth.


* Partner with Sales, Marketing, Services and Operations leaders to deliver data-driven solutions.


* Foster a culture of data ownership, continuous improvement and collaboration.


* Represent the UK&I zone within global data and digital governance communities.

What are we are looking for?


* 10+ years' experience leading digital, data or transformation teams within complex, international organisations.


* Strong expertise in data governance, data architecture, master data management and analytics.


* Experience deploying digital technologies such as AI, automation (RPA), CRM and business intelligence solutions.


* Proven ability to deliver transformation programmes that improve performance, customer experience and business outcomes.


* Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance and governance frameworks, including GDPR.


* Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.


* Strategic mindset combined with the ability to turn vision into action and results.

What's in it for me?


* Lead transformational initiatives that position data as a core strategic asset


* High-impact role with visibility across the enterprise and influence on key business decisions


* Opportunity to build and develop talented teams in a culture that champions innovation


* Work environment that supports growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions

Bring your leadership expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together!

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