Head of Enterprise Data Platform

The Role

At Imperial Brands we are on a bold transformation journey, and data is at the heart of it. As Head of Data Platforms, you will lead the strategic backbone that powers trusted, high-quality data across our global business. This is your opportunity to influence how data is used in our inclusive, innovative global FMCG business, enabling innovation, analytics, and AI at scale.

Join us and play a pivotal role in building a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient platform that drives value for millions of consumers and thousands of colleagues. Your leadership will ensure our enterprise data ecosystem becomes a catalyst for smarter decisions and sustainable growth.

Location: Bristol/London

Principle Accountabilities

• Own the Strategy - define and deliver the enterprise data platform roadmap aligned with global technology and business priorities.
• Lead Modernization - drive platform innovation, cost optimization, and performance improvements across regions.
• Ensure Governance - oversee adherence to architectural standards, security frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Manage Vendors - lead strategic partnerships with global technology providers and managed service partners.
• Guarantee Reliability - ensure end-to-end availability, resilience, and operational excellence of data platforms.
• Enable Transformation - integrate cutting-edge tools  to support AI, analytics, and data science at scale.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in data platform or cloud infrastructure leadership within global enterprises.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and enterprise-scale data ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Collibra, Databricks, and Informatica for governance, analytics, and integration.
• Strong track record managing outsourced delivery models and global vendor networks.
• Ability to align technology capabilities with business objectives and transformation goals.
• Deep understanding of data governance, GDPR, and cybersecurity best practices.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.

Everyone Belongs