IT Systems Manager

Nigel Wright Recruitment

Brighouse

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Business Systems Manager to oversee digital systems and IT strategy. You will drive transformation through process automation and manage relationships with technology vendors. Ideal candidates should have strong IT systems knowledge and project management experience. This is a mid-senior level position offering competitive salary and benefits, with the opportunity to shape the future of thriving businesses.

Qualifications

Experience as a Business Systems Manager or IT Manager, or in a Business Systems Analyst role in an SME.
Experience with ERP and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

Own systems infrastructure across the business.
Develop and execute a digital roadmap aligned with business goals.
Manage projects to digitise business processes.
Lead relationships with third party technology providers.

Skills

Understanding of IT systems

Project management

Solutions orientated

Confidence in technical communication

Job description

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James Clay & Sons is the UK’s leading importer and distributor of world-class beers from Europe, the USA, and Japan. They aren’t just moving boxes—they are building brands, curating culture, and delivering flavour experiences that excite and inspire. With a turnover of over £35m, a 51,000ft² distribution centre and a further 4 regional sites for national distribution, a fleet delivering to over 1,250 accounts monthly, they’re scaling fast and staying true to their roots.

Rarter Bond is a subsidiary of James Clay & Sons and is a bonded warehousing powerhouse offering duty‑suspended storage, ecommerce fulfilment, and freight forwarding from a secure site at Leeds Bradford Airport. A growing hub of innovation and efficiency.

Together, these businesses are guided by values that matter: Professional in our standards and delivery; Honest in our communication and relationships; Caring in how we support our people, customers, and partners; and Positive in our mindset and ambition.

About the opportunity

We are delighted to partner with James Clay & Sons in the search for a Business Systems Manager, an exciting opportunity and a stand‑alone role taking ownership for digital systems and IT strategy of the organisation. This role will be responsible for analysing current processes and IT systems before implementing new technical solutions. You will also be required to help manage external vendors related to IT Infrastructure. This role is pivotal in helping the business utilise technology to achieve its goals and provide efficiency gains.

If you are interested in working for an SME where your contribution is valued, this is an exciting role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy – Digital Systems and IT infrastructure

Ownership of the systems infrastructure across the business
Developing and executing a digital roadmap for the business, aligning digital initiatives with business goals
Respond and support system development requests from departments while managing prioritisation with the board
Champion opportunities to automate processes through digital solutions and lead the adoption of AI across the business

Digital Transformation and Project Scoping

Analyse business needs from departments to understand problems, gather requirements and identify technology solutions
Evaluate software providers to make recommendations for partnerships and investments where required
Translate business requirements into clear, functional and technical specifications for developers.
Formulate new, or enhance existing, systems to meet the identified business needs.

Project Management

Manage projects to digitise business processes and improve systems to deliver efficiency and customer experience gains

Implementation & Maintenance

Support department heads to align business processes with software and digital solutions
Lead the relationship with third party technology providers to maintain, update and develop digital systems
Manage IT budgets, forecasts and cost controls

Other duties

Work with third party vendors to maintain security and infrastructure services

What you’ll bring

Strong understanding of IT systems – such as ERP, CRM
Ideally operated as a Business Systems Manager or IT Manager previously – or worked as a stand‑alone Business Systems Analyst in an SME.
Experience of project management
Solutions orientated, self‑starter
Confident at relaying technical information to non‑technical stakeholders

Why you’ll love the role