Head of Enterprise Systems

We are looking for an inspiring leader to head up the team responsible for our non-Microsoft enterprise platforms. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in driving innovation, delivering our enterprise platform strategy, and ensuring our systems are robust, future-proof, and user-focused.

As a key member of our management group, you’ll work closely with the Head of Digital Services, leading on technology refreshes and overseeing the support and evolution of our enterprise systems. Your ability to engage with stakeholders, understand their needs, and translate them into appropriate technical solutions will be crucial. You’ll also have the opportunity to nurture and develop your team, helping them grow and thrive.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams
• A track record of delivering application support and development for business-critical systems
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server databases and relational structures
• Expertise in capturing and optimizing business processes
• Experience shaping strategy and policy for enterprise systems, ideally within the UK Higher Education sector

It will also be an advantage if you have:

• Experience implementing and supporting ERP systems
• Familiarity with our core enterprise systems (SITS, Unit4 ERP, iTrent, Scientia, and Kx)
• A passion for business and process automation and optimisation, always with the end-user in mind

As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Hybrid working policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday entitlement of 35 days per year
• Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment
• Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes
• Contributory pension scheme
• On site gym and sports facilities

Closing Date:  12 November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button, above.

Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted.  Current employees, please login to e-recruitment with your University staff username & password details using the 'Existing user login' link. 

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