Data & Analytics Platform ManagerLocation: Hybrid – BirminghamContract: Permanent, Full-timeAbout UsAt Compass Group UK&I, we're more than just the UK's leading contract catering company — we're driving digital transformation across the business. Our Digital & Technology team is at the heart of this journey, creating cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency, elevate customer experiences, and deliver real business impact.The RoleWe're looking for a Data & Analytics Platform Manager to take a key leadership role within our Data & Analytics function, reporting to the Director of Data & Analytics.This is a hands-on yet strategic role, responsible for the management, stability and evolution of our enterprise data platforms spanning data integration, data warehousing, analytics and insight delivery. Our platforms operate across cloud technologies including Microsoft Fabric, AWS and Informatica, and are critical to how data is used across Compass Group UK&I.You'll combine operational ownership with longer-term platform strategy, ensuring our data platforms are secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective, while continuing to evolve to meet changing business needs.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Stability & ReliabilityOwn the day-to-day operation of enterprise data platforms, ensuring high availability and performanceImplement proactive monitoring and incident management to minimise disruptionDefine and manage SLAs for uptime, performance and data availabilityStrategic Oversight & Continuous ImprovementDefine and deliver the data platform roadmap aligned to business and data strategyEvaluate and introduce new tools and capabilities to improve performance and efficiencyPartner with product managers and data teams to enable high-quality, scalable data productsVendor & Cost ManagementManage strategic relationships with key technology partners including Microsoft, AWS and InformaticaLead contract negotiations, renewals and service improvement initiativesMonitor platform spend, optimise costs and demonstrate ROI from platform investmentCollaboration & Stakeholder EngagementWork closely with engineers, analysts, product managers and senior stakeholdersAct as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on platform performance, risks and opportunitiesBalance demand, priorities and capacity across multiple platforms and teamsSecurity, Governance & ComplianceEnsure platforms meet governance standards and regulatory requirements, including GDPRPartner with security and governance teams to maintain robust controlsInnovation & Future ReadinessStay ahead of emerging trends in cloud data platforms and analyticsDrive continuous improvement, experimentation and future-proofing of the data estateAbout YouStrong experience managing cloud-based data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, AWS, Informatica)Proven background operating reliable, secure data platforms at scaleExperience with ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data architecturesStrong commercial mindset with experience optimising costs and demonstrating valueConfident stakeholder and vendor manager, able to influence at senior levelsLeadership experience within matrixed or Agile delivery environmentsSolid understanding of data governance, security and complianceWhy Join Compass Group UK&I?Play a pivotal role in powering analytics and data-driven decision making at scaleHigh-impact position with both strategic influence and hands-on ownershipOpportunity to shape, stabilise and evolve enterprise data platformsBe part of a forward-thinking Digital & Technology community driving real transformationReed