IT Business Systems Lead

A well-established medium-sized manufacturing business in Huddersfield is looking for an IT Business Systems Lead to take ownership of core business systems for a 6-month period with the potential for a permanent role available.This is a hands-on role with real autonomy, supporting day-to-day system performance while driving improvements and integration activity across the business.You'll sit close to senior stakeholders and will be the go-to person for business-critical systems - ensuring stability, improving usability, and helping teams get more value from the ERP and associated applications.What you'll be doing:

• Owning and improving the organisation's ERP platform (administration, configuration, user support, optimisation)
• Supporting and enhancing the SQL database environment (T-SQL, views, stored procedures, performance)
• Driving systems integration between ERP and other business applications (including bespoke systems)
• Managing the document management environment (SharePoint), including structure, governance and permissions
• Leading system upgrades, improvements and small-to-mid-sized change initiatives
• Working with stakeholders across functions to align systems to operational needs and improve adoption
• Maintaining core procedures and documentation, and delivering user guidance/training where needed
• Liaising with third parties and internal IT colleagues to keep systems resilient, supported and secure

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in ERP administration (Syspro ideal, but comparable ERP considered)
• Solid hands-on MS SQL Server capability (T-SQL, views, stored procedures)
• Experience integrating business systems and improving data/process flow
• Confident stakeholder engagement - able to translate business requirements into practical system outcomes
• Practical, delivery-focused mindset - you can diagnose issues quickly and implement improvements cleanly
• Exposure to SharePoint / document management principles (permissions, structure, governance)

Useful extras (nice to have):

• Multi-system integration experience (XSLT or similar for data switching/integration tools)
• Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory (or Azure AD)
• Basic infrastructure understanding (networks, backups, DR)
• Project leadership experience (light-touch PM is fine)

If you're available for a 6-month contract or can start at short notice and enjoy owning and improving core business systems in a fast-paced environment, apply now.

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