ERP Business Systems Manager

ERP Business Systems Manager

Hours: 37 per week. Contract: full time, initially 2 year fixed term. Work style: hybrid; minimum one day in council location.

City of Wolverhampton Council is migrating its ERP to a modern SaaS solution and seeks an experienced ERP Business Systems Manager to lead the change.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the ERP strategy and roadmap, aligning technology with Council priorities.
• Oversee system configuration, integrations, upgrades, security and performance.
• Act as the authority on ERP architecture and change management.
• Manage and develop the ERP team, fostering a high‑performing culture.
• Support transformation programmes and drive process automation.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage governance, risks, budgets, licensing and compliance.

About You

• Significant experience managing enterprise ERP systems (Agresso experience desirable).
• Strong IT leadership, governance and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering complex system and business change projects.
• Knowledge of integrations, data management and technical architecture.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• A passion for continuous improvement and customer‑focused services.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave – starting at 26 days and increasing to 35 days with service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free parking at several council sites across the city.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle savings through our employee benefits app.
• Salary sacrifice schemes and a range of retail discounts.
• Dedicated wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Up to two days paid volunteering leave each year.
• Inclusive employee networks and active staff equality forums covering Race, Religion and Belief, Disability and Age, Gender, Maternity and Paternity, and LGBT+ colleagues.

Closing Information

Closing date: 2nd August 2026. Interviews: week commencing 10th August 2026.

The council is a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Gold Award holder, and holds the RACE Code Quality Mark. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equal workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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