Head of Systems

Head of Systems / Leeds / £75,000 - £85,000 We're working with a growing organisation currently undergoing a three-company merger, who are looking to appoint a Head of Systems to lead the strategy and delivery of their business systems landscape. This is a senior, transformation-focused role where you'll be responsible for shaping how technology supports the newly combined organisation. Working closely with senior leadership, including the IT Director and the CFO, you'll act as a key driver across a multi-year programme to consolidate and modernise the company's systems architecture. The role is focused on business systems (ERP, CRM, BI and data) rather than desktop IT support, and will play a critical role in delivering a number of high-profile programmes across the organisation. For someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on programme delivery, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a business going through significant change and growth. What do we need from you? Experience leading or supporting ERP or major enterprise systems selection and implementation Proven background delivering multi-system transformation programmes Experience managing third-party suppliers and technology vendors Strong stakeholder engagement across senior leadership teams Exposure to cloud-based data platforms, reporting or analytics environments Ability to operate at both strategic and delivery level The Role As Head of Systems, you will lead the development and execution of the organisation's systems strategy across three merging companies, helping establish a unified technology environment. You'll focus on the delivery of a multi-year transformation programme, working across multiple projects that will shape the long-term technology landscape. Key Focus Areas You will play a central role across four major transformation initiatives: ERP Unification Evaluate and select a single SaaS ERP platform Replace multiple legacy systems across the merged business Consolidated Analytics & Data Help establish a centralised data and analytics capability Improve reporting and business insight across the organisation Infrastructure Stabilisation Support the review and stabilisation of the existing systems environment IT Strategy & Target Operating Model Help define the future technology operating model Support vendor strategy and long-term systems architecture Day-to-day responsibilities will include systems planning, supplier management, RFP processes, programme coordination and stakeholder engagement across senior leadership. Working Environment Location: Leeds Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office following successful onboarding What's on Offer? £75,000 - £85,000 salary Opportunity to influence the technology direction of a growing organisation Exposure to multiple large-scale transformation projects Close collaboration with senior leadership including CFO and CEO Scope to shape and grow the systems function over time Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to build the blueprint for a newly combined organisation's technology landscape. You'll be involved in major systems decisions, ERP transformation, and data platform consolidation, while working closely with leadership to shape the company's long-term technology strategy. If you're someone who enjoys creating structure, driving transformation, and making a visible impact, this role offers the chance to do exactly that.