At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
Closing date: 6th September
Interview process: Teams followed by a Face to Face at our site in Burton Latimer with a possible 3rd meeting with a senior leader.
Working pattern: You’ll spend three days a week in the office, creating great opportunities to collaborate, strengthen team connections and build high‑impact working relationships face to face.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can support you.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of Data and Artificial Intelligence at Weetabix. You will lead the development and delivery of our enterprise data, analytics and Artificial Intelligence strategies. This includes establishing strong governance, leading the Data and AI Centre of Excellence, and scaling the delivery of approved solutions across the business.
Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, you will ensure trusted, high-quality data foundations are in place while enabling teams to generate insights through a controlled self-service model. You will champion data governance, standards and best practice, empowering business teams to take greater ownership of reporting and visualisation, supported by robust data structures and oversight.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will play a key role in preparing the organisation for the responsible, scalable and governed adoption of AI.
The Recipe (About the Role)- Shape and deliver the enterprise data and analytics strategy, ensuring data supports business growth and decision-making.
- Lead the Snowflake data platform, providing trusted, high-quality data across the organisation.
- Enable self-service reporting through Sigma, Tableau and Microsoft Power BI, supported by clear standards and governance.
- Establish and lead Centres of Excellence for Data & Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, driving innovation, adoption and best practice.
- Champion data governance, ownership and quality, creating a culture of accountability and trust.
- Partner with stakeholders and specialist suppliers to identify, assess, govern and deliver scalable Artificial Intelligence solutions.
- Oversee complex and sensitive reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective risk management.
- Manage platform investment and performance, maximising value and commercial efficiency
- Lead, develop and inspire Data Engineering and Analytics teams, building capability for the future.
- Design and embed an enterprise-wide data operating model that balances governance with business-led insight and innovation
Key Know How:
- Well-developed experience in Data warehousing, ideally with Snowflake.
- Experience with BI tools including Tableau, Sigma, and Power BI.
- Solid experience of governance (data and AI) and data quality frameworks.
- Experience of scaling up and bringing AI into organisations
Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Annual bonus
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service
- Annual Salary review
- Healthcare plan
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support
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Skills Required
- Well-developed experience in data warehousing
- Experience with Snowflake
- Experience with BI tools including Tableau, Sigma, and Microsoft Power BI
- Solid experience with data and AI governance and data quality frameworks
- Experience scaling AI and bringing AI into organisations
What We Do
Weetabix is a food processing company and the manufacturer of the UK's favourite breakfast cereal, dedicated to providing better breakfasts and healthy, nutritious food options.
