Overview
Kingfisher is one of the UK and Europe’s largest home improvement groups, with brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Dépôt, serving millions of customers across multiple markets.
The role
We are seeking a Data Capability & Community Lead to join our Group Data & AI team, playing a key role in driving how data creates value across our multi‑brand, international business. Reporting to the Head of Data Operations & Enablement, this role sits at the heart of our Group Data & AI function and is responsible for shaping a connected, capable and consistent data practice across Kingfisher. You will build and nurture a vibrant Data & AI community, design skills frameworks, career pathways and development programmes, and lead the standardisation, adoption and optimisation of our data and AI tooling estate to drive efficiency, reuse and value.
Acting as a central connector across data, analytics, data science, platforms and governance, you will ensure that people, skills, tools and ways of working evolve together, strengthening our data culture, deepening organisational maturity, and supporting the long‑term success of Kingfisher’s Data & AI strategy.
Location: Kingfisher Head Office in Paddington with an expectation of 12 days a month in the office.
What you’ll do
- Community & culture – Build and grow our Data & AI community across Group and banners, run Communities of Practice, Champions network, learning events and collaboration forums, making Kingfisher a place where data people want to work.
- Capability & talent – Design the skills frameworks, career paths and development journeys that attract, grow and retain great data talent across the Group.
- Tooling & standardisation – Lead the assessment, standardisation and adoption of our data and BI tooling landscape, driving reuse, efficiency and consistent ways of working, partnering with Architecture, Engineering and Platforms.
You’ll be a central connector across data disciplines, driving alignment, balancing Group standards with local autonomy, and making the case for value, savings and ROI.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience leading data communities, capability uplift, or a Centre of Excellence in a large, federated organisation
- Experience building a community that sustained itself and delivered value
- Track record of designing skills frameworks, career paths or learning programmes
- A connector – energising, curious, pragmatic, and able to influence senior stakeholders
- Comfort operating in matrix or federated environments, where central standards meet local autonomy
- Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
What we offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life – and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Benefits
Private Health Care – Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
Kingfisher Pension Scheme – Immediate eligibility through auto‑enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
25 Days’ Holiday – 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro‐rated for part‑time colleagues).
Staff Discount – 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) – Share ownership in a tax‑efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
Life Assurance – x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS‑MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
Bonus – Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
Kingfisher Share Save – Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
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