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A well-established medium-sized manufacturing business in Huddersfield is looking for an IT Business Systems Lead to take ownership of core business systems for a 6-month period with the potential for a permanent role available.
This is a hands-on role with real autonomy, supporting day-to-day system performance while driving improvements and integration activity across the business.
You'll sit close to senior stakeholders and will be the go-to person for business-critical systems - ensuring stability, improving usability, and helping teams get more value from the ERP and associated applications.
What you'll be doing:
Owning and improving the organisation's ERP platform (administration, configuration, user support, optimisation)
Supporting and enhancing the SQL database environment (T-SQL, views, stored procedures, performance)
Driving systems integration between ERP and other business applications (including bespoke systems)
Managing the document management environment (SharePoint), including structure, governance and permissions
Leading system upgrades, improvements and small-to-mid-sized change initiatives
Working with stakeholders across functions to align systems to operational needs and improve adoption
Maintaining core procedures and documentation, and delivering user guidance/training where needed
Liaising with third parties and internal IT colleagues to keep systems resilient, supported and secureWhat we're looking for:
Strong experience in ERP administration (Syspro ideal, but comparable ERP considered)
Solid hands-on MS SQL Server capability (T-SQL, views, stored procedures)
Experience integrating business systems and improving data/process flow
Confident stakeholder engagement - able to translate business requirements into practical system outcomes
Practical, delivery-focused mindset - you can diagnose issues quickly and implement improvements cleanly
Exposure to SharePoint / document management principles (permissions, structure, governance)Useful extras (nice to have):
Multi-system integration experience (XSLT or similar for data switching/integration tools)
Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory (or Azure AD)
Basic infrastructure understanding (networks, backups, DR)
Project leadership experience (light-touch PM is fine)If you're available for a 6-month contract or can start at short notice and enjoy owning and improving core business systems in a fast-paced environment, apply now.
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