Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market‑leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.
If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview Of Role
- Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
- Salary: Up to £52,000pa depending on experience.
- Hybrid Working: On average 2 days in the office per week (subject to business requirements)
- Contract: Full time, Fixed Term for 12 months.
The role will serve as a liaison between IS and the wider businesses, acting as a trusted advisor and business integrator. The focus is on understanding the business and its needs, translating them into effective digital solutions, and ensuring technology aligns with business goals and enables business performance. This role is critical for ensuring that IT is not just a service provider, but a true enabler of business value and innovation.
The IS team are based primarily out of Liverpool, comprising Application Support, Development, Security, PMO and Project Management. We deliver IS services across six different ABF Businesses within the Grocery Sector and the jobholder will be assigned to work across 2 businesses.
Why Join Us
We believe in rewarding our employees and providing a supportive work environment. Here’s what you’ll get:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Leave – 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Onsite Shop
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Discounts on groceries, holidays and more
Key Accountabilities
- Work closely with business leaders to understand their goals and challenges, ensuring IT strategies support business objectives.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business. Serve as a primary point of contact between business units and IT, ensuring alignment, transparency, and responsiveness.
- Ensure that IT services and support functions are meeting business expectations, escalating and resolving issues where necessary.
- Oversee IT projects from inception to completion for the business unit, ensuring they meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Work with business functions to capture and prioritise technology needs, translating them into structured initiatives and roadmaps that reflect business priorities.
- Represent the business in IT-led projects, ensuring outcomes align with business goals. Champion change and ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.
- Monitor the performance of IT solutions in the business context and track benefits realisation. Advocate for continuous improvement based on measurable business outcomes.
- Identify opportunities where emerging technology can create competitive advantage or operational efficiency. Drive business cases that support innovation.
The Right Person
- Strong background working at the intersection of IT and business, ideally within FMCG environment. Experience in ERP implementation is highly desirable.
- Ability to understand business processes, challenges, and opportunities—and translate them into technology-enabled solutions.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Business Analysis & Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying root causes, assessing needs, and driving data‑driven decisions.
- Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage expectations, and navigate cross‑functional dynamics.
IS Business Partner in Liverpool employer: Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Allied Bakeries is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Newcastle-under-Lyme. With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, employees benefit from extensive leadership development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and generous annual leave. Join a passionate team that values inclusivity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the fast-paced world of bakery production.
Contact Details:
Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc Recruitment Team
