Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the ERP function and setting the strategic direction for the Microsoft Dynamics platform, ensuring scalability, resilience and long‑term value.
• Being accountable for the successful delivery of ERP programmes and projects, ensuring agreed business outcomes are achieved.
• Overseeing the availability, performance, security and continuous improvement of the ERP environment.
• Directing end‑to‑end programme delivery, from solution design through development, testing and implementation.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear reporting, advice and assurance to support decision‑making.
• Championing customer‑centric and colleague‑focused service delivery in all solution design and prioritisation.
• Managing significant budgets, resources and suppliers, ensuring strong governance, risk management and value for money.
• Providing inspirational leadership, developing high‑performing teams and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Apply: 

For further information about this role, and LiveWest, please view our candidate information pack.

To be successful in your application for the role of Group IT Director - Enterprise Resource Planning , you will have the following role specific skills and experience:

• Deep expertise in ERP architecture, business process design and enterprise application ecosystems.
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale ERP implementations or modernisation programmes.
• Strong understanding of integrations, APIs, middleware and Microsoft Azure services.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing and reporting skills.
• Strong vendor and supplier management capability, including commercial negotiation.
• Experience managing multi‑million‑pound budgets with effective financial and risk controls.
• Ability to work collaboratively in complex, matrix environments to deliver shared objectives.
• Strong business insight and the ability to align technology solutions with organisational priorities.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to managing risk and resolving complex issues.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience.

Please note: This role is not eligible for CoS. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring a CoS.

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.