Business Relationship Manager (SAP)

Shape the Future of SAP at Derbyshire County Council

Are you ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced SAP Business Relationship Manager to join our SAP Centre of Excellence team – a role that sits at the heart of innovation and operational excellence.

As the bridge between business and technology, you’ll ensure our SAP systems and related platforms deliver maximum value for the organisation and its stakeholders. This is your chance to influence strategy, optimise processes, and drive continuous improvement across Finance, HR, Procurement, and other critical functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for SAP-related matters between business stakeholders and the SAP CoE.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with service areas to understand their needs and challenges.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and ensure alignment with SAP capabilities.
• Support the delivery of SAP projects, enhancements, and upgrades, including S/4HANA and related platforms.
• Monitor service performance and ensure compliance with agreed SLAs.
• Drive innovation, identifying opportunities for process improvement using SAP technologies.
• Provide guidance and support for change management and user adoption.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative professional with:

• Strong experience in SAP systems (preferably S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, BW/4HANA, BTP, SAC, Fiori).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A proven track record in business analysis, relationship management, or similar roles.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of local government processes and priorities (desirable).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment committed to innovation and improvement.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and one page supporting statement by 22nd February 2026. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andy Binns, Head of SAP, at andy.binns@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional interview dates 11th & 12th March 2026

Derbyshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

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