IT Applications Manager

Tarmac; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking an IT Applications Manager for its Clevedon site. Hybrid role combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of enterprise applications and digital transformation initiatives.

You will lead a team of application specialists, manage vendor relationships, and work with cross-functional stakeholders to optimise systems and processes. The role focuses on ownership of the enterprise application landscape, governance, and delivering business outcomes across an international

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT applications, business systems or enterprise applications teams.
• Strong people management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Application Analysts and coach them.

Skills

IT leadership

People management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Enterprise applications

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

PRINCE2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft CRM

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

IT Applications Manager - Hydro International

Hybrid | Clevedon | Drive Technology That Powers Business Success

Are you a hands‑on IT leader with a passion for business transformation, enterprise applications, and leading high‑performing teams?

We're looking for an experienced IT Applications Manager to take ownership of our enterprise application landscape, lead a talented team of application specialists, and drive the delivery of innovative technology solutions that support a growing international business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic leadership with technical expertise, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance business processes, optimise systems, and deliver real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Application Analysts
• Driving the strategy, roadmap and optimisation of enterprise applications
• Partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation
• Managing key software vendor relationships and third-party partners
• Overseeing application configuration, security, testing and ongoing enhancements
• Supporting integration projects and ensuring seamless connectivity between critical business systems
• Delivering projects through established governance and project management frameworks
• Building and maintaining robust documentation, knowledge sharing and support processes
• Troubleshooting complex application issues and providing expert guidance to users and team members

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a commercially minded technology leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

• Significant experience leading IT applications, business systems or enterprise applications teams
• Strong people management and leadership experience
• Proven project management and delivery capabilitiesExperience implementing and supporting integrated business systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft CRM and ERP platforms
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts and outsourced service providers
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (desirable)

Desirable Experience

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement
• Dynamics 365 Field Service
• Enterprise application integration and cloud‑based solutions
• Manufacturing, engineering or industrial business environments

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an IT management role. It's an opportunity to influence the future direction of a business undergoing continuous growth and transformation.

• Lead business‑critical technology initiatives
• Work with modern Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions
• Shape application strategy and digital transformation projects
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the organisation
• Develop and mentor a talented technical team
• Leave a lasting impact on how technology enables business success

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities
• Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Tarmac Trading Limited