IT Business Partner

Imperial Brands; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking an IT Business Partner to drive strategic IT partnerships that create enterprise value. This role requires proven IT business partnering experience and the ability to navigate complex global environments. You will influence IT investments to ensure measurable business impact and lead innovations while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package including a salary and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Bonus scheme

Inclusive working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT business partnering or enterprise IT leadership.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture and digital transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to influence senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the bridge between IT and other functions.
• Champion a value-first mindset for IT initiatives.
• Lead IT risk management and business continuity.

Skills

IT business partnering

Stakeholder management

Enterprise architecture

IT budget management

Knowledge of IT governance frameworks

Job description

The Role

Location:UK flexible

Duration:6-month FTC

At Imperial Brands, we are transforming. Boldly. Strategically. Digitally. And we are looking for a visionary IT Business Partner to help us shape the future of our functions. If you thrive at the intersection of business and technology, and you’re ready to drive enterprise value through strategic IT partnerships, this is your moment.

You will be a trusted advisor, a change catalyst, and a champion of innovation—ensuring our tech investments deliver real business impact. This isn’t just a leadership role. It’s a chance to influence the future of a FTSE 100 company and an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.

Principle Accountabilities

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the bridge between IT and other functions, translating business strategy into actionable tech roadmaps.

• Value Creation: Champion a value-first mindset, ensuring every IT initiative drives measurable enterprise impact.

• Portfolio Leadership: Shape long-term IT demand and roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture and strategic priorities.

• Innovation Advocacy: Stay ahead of emerging tech trends and advocate for scalable, sustainable solutions.

• Operational Excellence: Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery.

• Risk & Resilience: Lead IT risk management, business continuity, and act as escalation point for critical issues.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in IT business partnering, strategy, or enterprise IT leadership within complex global environments.

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, IT service management, and digital transformation.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Experience managing IT budgets and delivering value through strategic technology investments.

• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL) and project methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile).

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 [e-mail] 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.