Director Data & Technology, International

Aramark; Leeds; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Life assurance & pension

Benefits app with discounts

Food and in-house events

Job summary

Aramark International seeks a strategic and hands-on Director of Data & Technology to shape the data agenda across global markets from Leeds. You will lead vision, architecture and delivery of data platforms, turning operational data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

The role combines technical leadership with business impact across multiple countries, with extensive travel. Competitive salary, generous leave, life assurance and pension, plus a benefits app and in-house events.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading data, technology, architecture, or engineering teams in a complex enterprise.
• Proven delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms and analytics initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management across multiple countries and functions.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy regulations (GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Aramark International's data strategy in line with business and tech priorities.
• Design scalable data platforms, architectures, and integration solutions enabling enterprise-wide insights.
• Drive data products, reporting and analytics delivering measurable value.
• Establish data standards for quality, security, compliance, ownership and lifecycle management.
• Grow and lead the data function leveraging internal, external, and nearshore resources.
• Advise the CIO with technical leadership across data, apps, infra, and security initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with country and enterprise stakeholders to enable adoption of shared solutions.
• Lead multi-country transformation programs balancing local needs with global standards.

Skills

Data leadership

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Multi-country delivery

Data governance

Cybersecurity

Job description

Director Data & Technology, International

• Full-time

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Director, Data & Technology to lead Aramark International's data agenda and help shape the future of technology across our global markets. 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.

This 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.

This is a permanent full time role based in Leeds with extensive travel internationally.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Generous annual leave that increase in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of Aramark International's data strategy, ensuring alignment with business and technology priorities.
• Design and implement scalable data platforms, architecture, and integration solutions that enable enterprise-wide insights and decision-making.
• Drive the creation of data products, reporting, and analytics that deliver measurable operational and commercial value.
• Establish and govern data standards covering quality, security, compliance, ownership, and lifecycle management across international markets.
• Lead, develop, and grow the data function, creating an effective delivery model through internal, external, and nearshore resources.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO, providing technical leadership across data, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technology initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with country, international, and enterprise stakeholders, ensuring successful adoption of shared technology solutions.
• Lead complex, multi-country transformation initiatives, balancing local market requirements with global standards to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience leading data, technology, architecture, or engineering teams within a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale data platforms, analytics solutions, or data transformation programmes.li>
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and challenge senior leaders effectively.
• Experience operating across multiple countries, regions, or matrix organisations, balancing local needs with global standards.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, compliance, and privacy regulations, including GDPR.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach, capable of translating technology investments into measurable business outcomes.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As 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.

We 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.

For 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.

We 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 referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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