IT Business Partner

Closing Date for Application:Tuesday 29/09/2026Genuit Group is a leading provider of sustainable water, climate, and ventilation solutions across the UK. With a diverse portfolio of businesses and a strong focus on digital transformation, we are driving innovation, operational excellence, and standardisation across all sites.The IT Business Partner serves as the strategic link between Group IT and business operations where this role will represent IT on the regional MD’s senior management team. As part of the Group IT function, the role works closely with an assigned business unit to understand its priorities and identify the right technology solutions to support them.The IT Business Partner will champion IT standards and processes as well as helping to shape and prove any business value from any IT solution proposed and implemented within their assigned business operation.This role will be an enabler for all potential IT projects from the business unit and will represent those project requests in any triage, approval or prioritisation forum that forms part of the IT demand and pipeline process.Organisational StructureThe business partner will report to the CIO with dotted line to the regional MD’s of either the Water or Climate Divisional companies siting in the IT Leadership Team/ BU SLT.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Alignment & Business EngagementAct as the primary IT liaison for the business unit.Understand business unit strategy, priorities, and challenges, ensuring they are represented within Group IT decision-making.Support the adoption of Group-wide frameworks, standards, and strategic decisions, ensuring consistent uptake across the business unit.Project & Portfolio ManagementProvide an oversight to any projects impacting or supporting their assigned business unit.Act as initial escalation on any concerns relating to project requests or in-flight activitiesSupport and guide project managers, ensuring successful deployment and realised value.Governance, Compliance & StandardsEnsure the business unit utilises Group-approved solutions, platforms, and architectures (e.g., SAP, Workday).Promote the adoption of standardised processes and prevent the creation of duplicate or non-compliant solutions.Support master data management initiatives and ensure adherence to Group IT security, compliance, and change-management practices.Business Case, Change & Analysis SupportWork with business stakeholders to prepare business cases, change requests, and supporting evidence for updates or enhancements to Group IT platforms.Submit requests through the correct Group IT governance pathways (e.g., CAB, SARB) and monitor progress.Conduct business analysis to translate business needs into well-structured requirements aligned with Group IT capabilities.Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement (within Group governance)Ensure all vendor engagement, procurement, or software evaluation requests are routed through the appropriate Group IT functions.Reinforce compliance with the Group’s vendor, procurement, and solution-selection rules.Role BoundariesThis role does not:Form part of the 1st, 2nd or 3rd line service desk functionDevelop, maintain, or configure Group IT platforms or software.Procure, select, or independently evaluate IT platforms or vendors.Requirements & ExperienceEssentialHave a good understanding of Project life cycle and standards (such as APM)Strong background in IT business analysis, ideally beginning in a Business Analyst roleProven experience operating in federated or matrix organisationsDemonstrable experience building business cases and managing formal change requests.Expertise in deploying standardised processes across decentralised or non-standard environments.Strong understanding of change management principles and techniques.Ability to regularly travel to various geographical location across Genuit GroupDesirableExperience gained as a Solution, Data or Enterprise ArchitectExperience of having worked in an ERP environmentManufacturing sector experienceSkills & CapabilitiesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to influence without direct authority across distributed teams.Strong planning, governance, and organisational skills.Ability to translate business needs into structured IT requirements.Comfortable working within formal frameworks and standards.Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver and adapt to changing business needsWhat we offer at Genuit GroupCompetitive salary and benefits packageA chance to shape digital strategy within a leading UK manufacturing groupA collaborative, supportive working cultureExposure to transformation programmes across the GroupHere at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.SummaryLocation: Polypipe Doncaster Broomhouse LaneType: Full time