Head of Information Technology

Burns Sheehan; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Sheehan is currently recruiting a Head of IT & Business Systems to lead a major acquisition-driven carve-out and scale-up of our ERP and business systems across UK sites. The role combines programme delivery, ERP expertise and strong supplier management in a hands-on, strategic capacity.

You will own the transition with MSPs and partners, drive Business Central and SharePoint readiness, map end-to-end processes, and shape the long-term IT strategy for a growing renewable energy platform.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT transformation programmes.
• Strong ERP/CRM project delivery background.
• Experience managing MSPs and external advisors.
• Ability to work independently in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to travel to sites and Stokesley office.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT separation and transition through acquisition completion.
• Own MSP relationships and third-party suppliers.
• Oversee carve-out and validation of Business Central, SharePoint, and wider systems.
• Map end-to-end processes across finance, operations, supply chain and reporting.
• Define longer-term systems roadmap and IT strategy.
• Evaluate CRM, logistics and integrations with ERP.
• Provide light supervision of OT across UK sites.
• Identify delivery risks and drive resolutions.

Skills

IT transformation

ERP management

CRM integration

MSP management

Stakeholder leadership

Independent working

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Navision

Job description

Head of IT & Business Systems | ERP, Business Central, IT Separation & MSP Management | £550 - £650 per day (outside IR35)

A fast-growing UK renewable energy business is hiring a Head of IT & Business Systems to lead technology through a major acquisition, systems carve-out and operational scale-up.

The business develops and operates biomethane and waste-to-energy sites across the UK. With a significant acquisition nearing completion, this role will take ownership of the IT transition and help shape the longer-term systems strategy across a multi-site operation.

This is a hands-on, broad role suited to someone who combines programme delivery, ERP/business systems experience and the confidence to manage suppliers and challenge technical decisions.

Head of IT & Business Systems | Key responsibilities

• Lead IT separation and transition activity through acquisition completion
• Own the relationship with MSPs, Business Central partners and third-party suppliers
• Oversee the carve-out and validation of Business Central, SharePoint and wider business systems
• Map end-to-end processes across finance, operations, supply chain and regulatory reporting
• Assess Business Central’s long-term fit and define the wider systems roadmap
• Evaluate CRM, logistics and weighbridge integrations alongside core ERP capability
• Provide light-touch oversight of operational technology across UK sites
• Identify delivery risks early and drive practical resolutions

Head of IT & Business Systems | Requirements

• Background leading IT transformation, ERP, CRM or business systems programmes
• Strong experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision or comparable ERP platforms
• Experience managing MSPs, implementation partners and external advisors
• Comfortable operating across business process, systems architecture and project delivery
• Able to work independently in a lean, fast-moving environment
• Pragmatic and hands‑on; comfortable mapping processes and driving delivery personally
• Able to travel to sites and the Stokesley office when required

Head of IT & Business Systems | Why this role is interesting

• Immediate impact on a business‑critical acquisition and systems separation
• Shape the technology estate for a rapidly expanding UK renewable energy platform
• Broad remit across ERP, CRM, operational systems, security and supplier management
• High‑autonomy role in a commercially minded, sleeves‑up leadership team
• Opportunity to define the long‑term IT and systems strategy from an early stage

Head of IT & Business Systems | ERP, Business Central, IT Separation & MSP Management | £550 - £650 per day (outside IR35)