Europe ERP Programme Administrator

Brakes; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical

Flexible time off

Wellbeing support

Pension plan

Life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Product discounts

Mortgage advice

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

Brakes is recruiting an European ERP Programme Administrator for a full-time, permanent role based in Ashford with hybrid working. The role supports the Programme Leadership Team in coordinating ERP delivery, governance, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

You will manage plans, documentation, budgets, and risk tracking, ensuring timely, accurate information flow across teams. The ideal candidate will have proven programme administration experience, with ERP implementations or large IT

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme or project administration.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or large IT programmes is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and maintain programme plans and documentation.
• Organise meetings and workshops and support governance reporting.
• Act as a central contact for stakeholders and ensure effective communications.
• Support budget administration, resource onboarding, and risk/issue tracking.
• Prepare programme reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership.
• Collaborate with the Programme Leadership Team and project teams.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a European ERP Programme Administrator to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis, reporting to the European ERP Director. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery and ongoing management of a major ERP programme, ensuring activities are coordinated efficiently and stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

Our role is offering hybrid working in the Ashford office , so you must be within a commutable distance.

In this role, you will provide vital programme and administrative support to the Programme Leadership Team and project teams, helping to coordinate activities, maintain programme plans and documentation, organise meetings and workshops, and support reporting and governance requirements. You will act as a central point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across teams and ensuring information is shared accurately and consistently. You will also support budget administration, resource onboarding, risk and issue tracking, and the preparation of programme reports, dashboards and presentations.

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented professional with proven experience in programme or project administration, ideally gained within ERP implementations or large-scale IT programmes. A good understanding of ERP systems and implementation processes is highly desirable, together with strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident working with stakeholders at all levels, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Strong technical skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word, along with experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira or similar platforms. You will demonstrate a high level of accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider programme team. Experience supporting programme governance, reporting, risk management and financial administration would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile European programme and contribute to the successful delivery of a significant business transformation initiative.

What you'll get:

• Car/ Travel Allowance: £5500 per annum
• Private Medical: Single Cover
• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.
• Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym membership to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.