Business Systems Manager

Alnwick, Northumberland
Imperial Workforce

Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Business Systems Manager on a permanent basis for a global leading organisation called William Hackett.

Job Title: Business Systems Manager

Location: Alnwick, Northumberland

Package: Competitive

Employment Opportunity: Permanent

Overview of the role:

The Business Systems Manager’s role is to help the business use its IT effectively. You will take ownership of and manage the company’s IT infrastructure to identify, suggest and implement IT solutions that help drive the business forward. You will also monitor and maintain the security and stability of IT systems to ensure that they comply with industry standards and work as effectively as possible for the organisation.

As a key figure in the organisation’s IT, the responsibilities of this type of manager can vary. They lead the instigating and coordinating of IT systems development and administration while supporting end-users and the organisation.

Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Researching and recommending future technology to enhance business operations
• Ensuring the company’s cyber security meets industry compliance regulations and remains fully licensed
• Remaining up to date on the latest software developments to determine how they can positively impact the business
• Managing relationships with software providers to ensure optimal service, including negotiating initial contracts
• Liaising with internal departments to determine their IT needs and working with them to implement new technology successfully
• Training staff to get the most out of their IT, including producing user guides for staff to reference
• Leading projects relating to the IT architecture
• Maintaining the data warehouse and any repositories of business information
• Produce IT reports for sharing with the executive suite when necessary
• Resolving IT issues as part of the wider (External MSP) IT support team

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have:

• A degree qualification in a relevant subject
• Demonstrable experience as a Business Systems Manager or IT Project Manager in a large organisation
• CRM / ERP experience – you don’t need to have done full installs, but a solid understanding of ERP systems (ideally Sage 200) is expected, along with some project exposure to upgrades or enhancements.
• Experience with both App and Website technologies
• A deep understanding of technical aspects of the systems and processes required as well as staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends
• Excellent communication skills as working across departments with various stakeholders is key
• Strong IT project management experience due to managing numerous and complex projects at any one time in a timely manner
• To be a natural problem solver and trouble shooter
• Confidence managing budgets
• The ability to effectively lead, communicating a clear vision, fostering collaboration and building trust with team members
• Strong analytical skills with confidence analysing and interpreting large amounts of data with the experience to present findings to key stakeholders

For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.