Imperial Brands
Bristol, Gloucestershire
The Role This is a senior, high-impact role where your expertise shapes how insight informs business performance across the organisation. As Shopper Insights Business Partner, you will set the direction for shopper insight strategy, turning complex market and shopper data into clear, actionable recommendations that inform business choices at senior level. You'll work closely with global and regional stakeholders, applying best-practice research methodologies and industry knowledge to ensure insight sits at the centre of commercial and strategic priorities. You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, helping to build a truly insight-led culture, while continuously evolving how insights are generated, communicated and applied. Principle Accountabilities Shape and guide shopper insight strategy to support business performance at regional or global level Translate complex market and shopper data into clear, actionable insight that informs strategic choices Partner with senior stakeholders through strong insight storytelling, industry expertise and evidence-based perspective Coordinate the identification of patterns, trends and opportunities using research, data tools and segmentation approaches Prioritise research and insight initiatives based on business urgency, impact and available resources Strengthen insight capability across the business by embedding best practices, tools and ways of working Skills and Experience Required Experience in shopper, consumer or market insights within complex, matrixed organisations Strong capability in interpreting data and converting insight into commercially relevant recommendations Deep understanding of research methodologies, insight generation and performance measurement Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders across functions and influencing through evidence Experience working with data tools, segmentation frameworks and insight platforms in a strategic context Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate insight to non-technical audiences 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 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.
The Role This is a senior, high-impact role where your expertise shapes how insight informs business performance across the organisation. As Shopper Insights Business Partner, you will set the direction for shopper insight strategy, turning complex market and shopper data into clear, actionable recommendations that inform business choices at senior level. You'll work closely with global and regional stakeholders, applying best-practice research methodologies and industry knowledge to ensure insight sits at the centre of commercial and strategic priorities. You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, helping to build a truly insight-led culture, while continuously evolving how insights are generated, communicated and applied. Principle Accountabilities Shape and guide shopper insight strategy to support business performance at regional or global level Translate complex market and shopper data into clear, actionable insight that informs strategic choices Partner with senior stakeholders through strong insight storytelling, industry expertise and evidence-based perspective Coordinate the identification of patterns, trends and opportunities using research, data tools and segmentation approaches Prioritise research and insight initiatives based on business urgency, impact and available resources Strengthen insight capability across the business by embedding best practices, tools and ways of working Skills and Experience Required Experience in shopper, consumer or market insights within complex, matrixed organisations Strong capability in interpreting data and converting insight into commercially relevant recommendations Deep understanding of research methodologies, insight generation and performance measurement Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders across functions and influencing through evidence Experience working with data tools, segmentation frameworks and insight platforms in a strategic context Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate insight to non-technical audiences 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 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.
Imperial Brands
The Role The role of Executive Assistant to our Chief People, Culture and Transformation Officer requires a high degree of proactivity and discretion in a fast-paced transformation environment. You will work flexibly and with purposeful teamwork, delivering high performance and playing a key part in realising our shared vision. Principal Accountabilities Produce detailed documentation: proactively coordinating and aligning stakeholders to produce clear, executive-level presentations and reports ensuring the Chief People, Culture & Transformation Officer is fully prepared for all key meetings with all key stakeholders, including Group CEO, Group CFO and Board Deliver extensive project coordination: Helping track progress, coordinating resources, and tracking follow-up on action items across multiple teams Manage data and research: Conducting research and collating data for strategic reviews, presentations, and decision-making for a wide variety of different initiatives Command the schedule: Managing a relentlessly complex and dynamic calendar with flawless precision, skilfully blocking time for deep work and strategy; expertly managing and prioritising multiple stakeholder requests Create structure: Developing and improving systems and ways of working for effective document control, information retrieval, and task tracking, providing a reliable administrative backbone for the People, Culture & Transformation Function Anticipate and address potential challenges: Addressing complex issues quickly and thoughtfully. Navigate ambiguity: Thriving in the fluid, fast-paced environment of transformation; adapting quickly to shifting deadlines and priorities, remaining calm, organised and in control under pressure. Identify and manage travel requirements: Seamlessly organising all aspects of global travel, including accommodation/venues and flights, ensuring any immunisation and visa requirements are completed Maintain absolute discretion: Handling highly sensitive and confidential information with uncompromising integrity and professionalism. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS The candidate we are looking for will have provided Executive level support to senior level Executives in a similar role. Proven experience in supporting senior executive leaders in a fast-paced, transformation environment, working with a high degree of autonomy and initiative is essential. Ability and desire to proactively anticipate needs and use independent judgment, demonstrating flexibility to work under own initiative, responding effectively to constantly changing priorities and deadlines. An understanding of business priorities and the ability to align daily tasks and projects with broader organisational objectives. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage tactfully and diplomatically. Extensive and proven deep expertise in managing complex calendars, meetings and events, skilfully 'juggling' multiple priorities, staying calm and organised throughout Deep expertise in MS Office and virtual meeting platforms. Strong emotional intelligence; warm and approachable in style, with good sense of humour, able to skilfully establish and maintain highly effective relationships. REWARDING YOU This senior role will require c.3 days per week based in our Hammersmith Office, some travel to other locations in the UK and some work outside of core working hours Choosing to challenge is a rewarding choice, and as you play your role in shaping our future, you will feel this in your day to day. From a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, to generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities. Our inspiring workplaces offer continuous development opportunities where you can learn and grow, innovate at pace and be part of a purpose that challenges us to do the right thing and make the right decisions for our consumers. A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS Everyone belongs here, and we're proud to be 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 to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview. WHO WE ARE We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry, operating across 120 markets, with 25,000 employees. We are transforming at pace and driven by a challenger mindset we offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Our industry is shaped by consumer choice, and we're making a choice too. We choose to lead with purpose and build a culture where bold thinking thrives. We deeply understand our consumers and work innovatively with drive, focus and determination to bring them meaningful, adult choices. We're in this together, with real teamwork, strategic focus and accountability. We're looking for open minds, innovative ideas and diverse talent. People who take pride in their work and push boundaries. Together, we make bold choices that confidently forge a path to a healthier future. As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.
The Role The role of Executive Assistant to our Chief People, Culture and Transformation Officer requires a high degree of proactivity and discretion in a fast-paced transformation environment. You will work flexibly and with purposeful teamwork, delivering high performance and playing a key part in realising our shared vision. Principal Accountabilities Produce detailed documentation: proactively coordinating and aligning stakeholders to produce clear, executive-level presentations and reports ensuring the Chief People, Culture & Transformation Officer is fully prepared for all key meetings with all key stakeholders, including Group CEO, Group CFO and Board Deliver extensive project coordination: Helping track progress, coordinating resources, and tracking follow-up on action items across multiple teams Manage data and research: Conducting research and collating data for strategic reviews, presentations, and decision-making for a wide variety of different initiatives Command the schedule: Managing a relentlessly complex and dynamic calendar with flawless precision, skilfully blocking time for deep work and strategy; expertly managing and prioritising multiple stakeholder requests Create structure: Developing and improving systems and ways of working for effective document control, information retrieval, and task tracking, providing a reliable administrative backbone for the People, Culture & Transformation Function Anticipate and address potential challenges: Addressing complex issues quickly and thoughtfully. Navigate ambiguity: Thriving in the fluid, fast-paced environment of transformation; adapting quickly to shifting deadlines and priorities, remaining calm, organised and in control under pressure. Identify and manage travel requirements: Seamlessly organising all aspects of global travel, including accommodation/venues and flights, ensuring any immunisation and visa requirements are completed Maintain absolute discretion: Handling highly sensitive and confidential information with uncompromising integrity and professionalism. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS The candidate we are looking for will have provided Executive level support to senior level Executives in a similar role. Proven experience in supporting senior executive leaders in a fast-paced, transformation environment, working with a high degree of autonomy and initiative is essential. Ability and desire to proactively anticipate needs and use independent judgment, demonstrating flexibility to work under own initiative, responding effectively to constantly changing priorities and deadlines. An understanding of business priorities and the ability to align daily tasks and projects with broader organisational objectives. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage tactfully and diplomatically. Extensive and proven deep expertise in managing complex calendars, meetings and events, skilfully 'juggling' multiple priorities, staying calm and organised throughout Deep expertise in MS Office and virtual meeting platforms. Strong emotional intelligence; warm and approachable in style, with good sense of humour, able to skilfully establish and maintain highly effective relationships. REWARDING YOU This senior role will require c.3 days per week based in our Hammersmith Office, some travel to other locations in the UK and some work outside of core working hours Choosing to challenge is a rewarding choice, and as you play your role in shaping our future, you will feel this in your day to day. From a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, to generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities. Our inspiring workplaces offer continuous development opportunities where you can learn and grow, innovate at pace and be part of a purpose that challenges us to do the right thing and make the right decisions for our consumers. A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS Everyone belongs here, and we're proud to be 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 to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview. WHO WE ARE We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry, operating across 120 markets, with 25,000 employees. We are transforming at pace and driven by a challenger mindset we offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Our industry is shaped by consumer choice, and we're making a choice too. We choose to lead with purpose and build a culture where bold thinking thrives. We deeply understand our consumers and work innovatively with drive, focus and determination to bring them meaningful, adult choices. We're in this together, with real teamwork, strategic focus and accountability. We're looking for open minds, innovative ideas and diverse talent. People who take pride in their work and push boundaries. Together, we make bold choices that confidently forge a path to a healthier future. As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.
