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Applications Lead
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Applications Lead
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: London (Hybrid)
the ideal candidate:
Some hands-on experience or a strong interest in working with Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and associated administrative tools
Awareness or working knowledge of access management, device management tools (such as Intune), and cloud governance principles
Interest in or exposure to cloud-based file sharing and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Azure Blob Storage
A logical thinker with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn through hands-on experience
Basic knowledge of bespoke business systems or databases hosted in the cloud is an advantage
A team player who communicates clearly and works well with internal and external stakeholders
Experience or interest in the retail or FMCG industry would be beneficial
A proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for technology and customer service
Eager to grow and develop a career in cloud infrastructure and IT operation
Customer focussed/obsessed
D&I statement:
Our client is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.
Scope of the role:
The role of the Applications Lead is to own and manage the core business applications used across the company - with a focus on stability, integration, governance, and scalability. It will have two key stakeholders within a matrix structure: the Enterprise Applications Manager, in Group IT, who the role will report in to, and companies Financial Director. The successful candidate will ensure that the design, implementation, and management of applications such as ERP, Anaplan, and related systems are consistent with their cloud-first, security-led, and data-driven approach.
Main Responsibilities:
Manage the daily operation and ongoing improvement of ERP, Anaplan, and other core business systems from an IT perspective
Maintain application integrity by ensuring consistent and accurate masterdata across platforms
Assume the role of IT expert for [grocery] business systems to ensure that all Enterprise Application decisions consider the needs and implications on the Grocery business users
Own system configuration and integration touchpoints (EDI, FTP, APIs) and troubleshoot where required
Coordinate and define user access rights and security roles across Grocery systems in accordance with IT policy and support the administration of access where required
Act as Anaplan system administrator, managing user provisioning, data loads, and minor UX updates (escalating more complex changes to partners or the group team)
Liaise with software vendors and integration partners for issue resolution and system changes
Provide internal support and guidance to [grocery] users on the appropriate use of business applications
Produce and maintain technical documentation and configuration records, with the adoption of DevOps standards and tools
Support testing and change control processes for system upgrades or new functionality
Participate in and influence future platform decisions, ensuring fitness for purposeand alignment with group standards, of [grocery] architecture and application ecosystem
Ensure compliance with IT policies around access, data security, and software lifecycle management
Ensure that all changes, enhancements, or new implementations are aligned with the application lifecycle and roadmap owned by the Enterprise Applications Manager
Work as part of the wider Enterprise Applications Team to share knowledge and promote a consistent approach to masterdata, user access, and integrations
Contribute to system planning and decision-making, offering visibility into grocery- specific requirements while upholding group-wide governance and platform design
Focus on ensuring data quality, system readiness, and robust integration of applications to enable self-service reporting and analytics by the business
what we offer:
Competitive salary
Competitive bonus scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
Health insurance
Company pension scheme
Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
Opportunity to work from abroad
50% employee discount in [redacted] shops
Free lunch
Discounts at major retailers
A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing developmentBefore You Apply
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