Overview
Join the ERP Programme Team on an exciting transformational journey. We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and enthusiastic experts to play a pivotal role in the implementation plan for our new Enterprise Resource Planning Solution (ERP). This is a unique opportunity to shape a joined‑up Finance, HR and Payroll system that helps ensure the tools we use every day truly work for us and end‑users across the authority. It’s also a chance for you to develop your strategic thinking and experience of change management within a supportive project team. We are recruiting to this vacancy on a fixed‑term contract until end September 2027 and are looking for individuals who can bring their knowledge and experience of ICT to take the lead on the ICT workstream for the programme.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the ICT workstream and be the main contact for all ICT matters on the programme.
- Ensure the system configuration reflects the needs of the business, and creates an improved end‑user experience.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure their voice shapes the system design.
- Attend and contribute to workshops, testing, documentation reviews and system sign off.
- Work with the testing manager to develop test plans and help resolve issues or defects.
- Support the creation and delivery of quality training and guidance for all users.
- Lead planning and readiness for go‑live including processes, data and training.
- Act as lead and the key communication link between the project and the subject‑matter experts in your area of expertise, create strong links with internal ICT colleagues, ensuring that all ICT needs are met for the programme.
The Ideal Candidate
- Have a sound knowledge, skills and experience in ICT.
- Have a sound understanding of policies and procedures in your area of expertise.
- Have the ability to translate these into system and process improvements.
- Have confidence in communication with the ability to engage and motivate staff across services.
- Be organised, motivated and calm under pressure.
- Be interested in systems and change.
Previous experience of system change would be useful but is not essential.
How We Work
This role will require significant office‑based working to support configuration and training throughout the project. The office is located in Stafford.
Closing Date
Closing date: 21 May 2026. Please note if we receive a large number of applications we may close sooner than this date.
Interviews
Interviews will be held 27 and 29 May 2026 at our Stafford office.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers, we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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Join the ERP Programme Team on an exciting transformational journey. We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and enthusiastic experts to play a pivotal role in the implementation plan for our new Enterprise Resource Planning Solution (ERP). This is a unique opportunity to shape a joined‑up Finance, HR and Payroll system that helps ensure the tools we use every day truly work for us and end‑users across the authority. It’s also a chance for you to develop your strategic thinking and experience of change management within a supportive project team. We are recruiting to this vacancy on a fixed‑term contract until end September 2027 and are looking for individuals who can bring their knowledge and experience of ICT to take the lead on the ICT workstream for the programme.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the ICT workstream and be the main contact for all ICT matters on the programme.
- Ensure the system configuration reflects the needs of the business, and creates an improved end‑user experience.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure their voice shapes the system design.
- Attend and contribute to workshops, testing, documentation reviews and system sign off.
- Work with the testing manager to develop test plans and help resolve issues or defects.
- Support the creation and delivery of quality training and guidance for all users.
- Lead planning and readiness for go‑live including processes, data and training.
- Act as lead and the key communication link between the project and the subject‑matter experts in your area of expertise, create strong links with internal ICT colleagues, ensuring that all ICT needs are met for the programme.
The Ideal Candidate
- Have a sound knowledge, skills and experience in ICT.
- Have a sound understanding of policies and procedures in your area of expertise.
- Have the ability to translate these into system and process improvements.
- Have confidence in communication with the ability to engage and motivate staff across services.
- Be organised, motivated and calm under pressure.
- Be interested in systems and change.
Previous experience of system change would be useful but is not essential.
How We Work
This role will require significant office‑based working to support configuration and training throughout the project. The office is located in Stafford.
Closing Date
Closing date: 21 May 2026. Please note if we receive a large number of applications we may close sooner than this date.
Interviews
Interviews will be held 27 and 29 May 2026 at our Stafford office.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers, we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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