ERP Workstream Lead ICT

Join the ERP Programme Team on an exciting transformational journey.

We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and enthusiastic experts to play a pivotal role in the implementation plan for our new Enterprise Resource Planning Solution (ERP).

This is a unique opportunity to shape a joined-up Finance, HR and Payroll system that helps ensure the tools we use every day truly work for us and end users across the authority. It’s also a chance for you to develop your strategic thinking and experience of change management within a supportive project team.

We are recruiting to this vacancy on an a fixed term contract until end September 2027 and are looking for individuals who can bring their knowledge and experience of ICT, to take the lead on the ICT workstream for the programme.

As a key member of the programme team you will:

• Lead the ICT workstream and be the main contact for all ICT matters on the programme.
• Ensure the system configuration reflects the needs of the business, and creating an improved end user experience.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure their voice shapes the system design.
• Attend and contribute to workshops, testing, documentation reviews and system sign off.
• Work with the testing manager to develop test plans and help resolve issues or defects.
• Support the creation and delivery of quality training and guidance for all users.
• Lead planning and readiness for go live including processes, data and training
• Act as lead and the key communication link between the project and the subject matter experts in your area of expertise, create strong links with internal ICT colleagues, ensuring that all ICT needs are met for the programme.

We are looking for you to,

• have a sound knowledge skills and experience in ICT
• have a sound understanding of policies and procedures in your area of expertise
• have the ability to translate these into system and process improvements
• have confidence in communication with the ability to engage and motivate staff across services
• be organised, motivated and calm under pressure
• be interested in systems and change

Previous experience of system change would be useful but is not essential.

How we work: There will be a requirement for a significant amount of office based working to support configuration and training throughout the project. Our office is located in Stafford.

Closing date: 21 May 2026 - please noteif we receive a large number of applications we may close sooner than this date.

Interviews will be held 27 and 29 May 2026 at our Stafford office.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Debbie Haines or Bronya Jeffryes at deborah.haines@staffordshire.gov.uk or bronya.jeffryes@staffordshire.gov.uk

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role, particularly in terms of the requirements in the ideal candidate section.

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The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

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Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.