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Reporting directly to the CIO, you'll drive the vision, architecture and delivery of data platforms that turn complex operational data into actionable business insights, influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organisation.\nThis is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership with business impact. Working across multiple countries, you'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, build scalable data capabilities, guide technology strategy, and create solutions that improve performance, drive innovation, and support growth across Aramark International. For an ambitious technology leader, this role offers both significant influence today and a pathway to broader enterprise leadership tomorrow.\nThis is a permanent full time role based in Leeds with extensive travel internationally.\nKey Benefits:\nCompetitive salary depending on experience\nGenerous annual leave that increase in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra\nLife assurance and pension scheme\nBenefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme\nFOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the development and delivery of Aramark International's data strategy, ensuring alignment with business and technology priorities.\nDesign and implement scalable data platforms, architecture, and integration solutions that enable enterprise-wide insights and decision-making.\nDrive the creation of data products, reporting, and analytics that deliver measurable operational and commercial value.\nEstablish and govern data standards covering quality, security, compliance, ownership, and lifecycle management across international markets.\nLead, develop, and grow the data function, creating an effective delivery model through internal, external, and nearshore resources.\nAct as a trusted advisor to the CIO, providing technical leadership across data, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technology initiatives.\nBuild strong relationships with country, international, and enterprise stakeholders, ensuring successful adoption of shared technology solutions.\nLead complex, multi-country transformation initiatives, balancing local market requirements with global standards to deliver sustainable business outcomes.\nKey Requirements:\nSignificant experience leading data, technology, architecture, or engineering teams within a complex enterprise environment.\nProven track record of delivering enterprise-scale data platforms, analytics solutions, or data transformation programmes.\nStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge senior leaders effectively.\nExperience operating across multiple countries, regions, or matrix organisations, balancing local needs with global standards.\nStrong knowledge of data governance, security, compliance, and privacy regulations, including GDPR.\nStrategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach, capable of translating technology investments into measurable business outcomes.\n At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.\nAs a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.\nWe are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.\nFor roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).\nWe ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. 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