Applications & Integration Manager

Young's Seafood; Malton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking an ambitious Applications Manager to oversee a diverse technology portfolio. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of systems integration. This role is crucial for driving the IT function and offers a clear path for professional growth within the organization. Join us to make a significant impact on the technology landscape and lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Impactful role within a dynamic business

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading application teams, especially within ERP environments.
• Ability to bridge technology and business needs effectively.
• Strong potential for growth into higher leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of applications including ERP and shop floor systems.
• Ensure structured and well-governed development processes.
• Support the growth and evolution of the Applications function.
• Act as a liaison between technology and business strategies.
• Develop team capabilities to build a future-ready IT function.

Skills

Leadership

System integration knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Improvement mindset

Job description

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The Role

Sofina Foods is looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking Applications Manager to take ownership of our evolving technology landscape and help lead the next chapter of our IT journey.

This role offers more than just oversight of systems - it's an opportunity to influence how technology supports and drives our business. You'll lead a team responsible for critical applications across ERP, factory systems, and corporate platforms, while bringing structure, governance, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything we do.

We're looking for someone who's ready to step into a bigger leadership role over time - someone who sees this as a platform for growth, with a clear runway ahead.

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The Ideal Candidate

This is a role for someone who's not just looking for their next job, but their next chapter:

• A natural people leader - confident in building, shaping, and inspiring a team
• Technically fluent - able to understand how systems integrate and support business process
• Ambitious and future-focused - ready to grow into broader IT leadership responsibilities
• Organised, structured, and improvement-led - always looking for smarter, better ways of working
• Strong on communication and collaboration, with credibility across all levels of the business

We're open on background. What matters most is your potential to grow, your mindset, and your ability to lead through influence and initiative.

Why Sofina Foods?

• A senior role with real impact - and clear potential for long-term progression
• A chance to shape a critical IT function at the heart of a complex, dynamic business
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of systems and technologies
• A values-driven culture where ambition, initiative, and people leadership are genuinely recognised
• A leadership team committed to developing future talent and succession from within

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

As Applications Manager, you will:

• Own and lead a wide-ranging application portfolio including ERP, shop floor, and other key business systems
• Ensure all development and enhancement activity is delivered through structured, well-governed processes
• Support the growth and evolution of the Applications function, with opportunities to shape its structure and expand capability
• Act as a key bridge between technology and the wider business, ensuring systems support user needs and long-term goals
• Play a critical role in developing the team's capabilities and ways of working - helping build a future-ready IT function
• Work closely with the IT Director and senior stakeholders, with exposure to high-level decision-making and strategy