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Head of Business Systems

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Pertemps is seeking a Head of Business Systems for a respected engineering and technical services organization in Birmingham, offering a salary of £70,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
  • The role requires strong experience in Business Systems, Process Development, or Continuous Improvement, along with proven expertise in Sage software across multiple modules.
  • Key responsibilities include acting as a point of contact for new project work, driving process optimization, and building relationships with department heads to ensure effective system use across the organization.
  • The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strategic mindset, capable of developing business cases and evaluating ROI while engaging with teams at all levels.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position that suits individuals with experience in a group environment and a passion for driving meaningful change through technical insight and people-first leadership.
Head of Business Systems£70,000 P/A + Excellent BenefitsBirmingham (Hybrid Working Available)Full-Time | PermanentAbout the Role:Pertemps are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected organisation in the engineering and technical services sector. We're seeking a strategic, hands-on Head of Business Systems to lead system improvements across a multi-entity group. Acting as the bridge between technical teams and departments, you'll drive process optimisation, support project delivery, and ensure business systems-particularly Sage across multiple modules-meet the needs of both large divisions and smaller business units.Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the initial point of contact for new project work into the MIS/Business Systems function.
  • Gather requirements, define scope, and shape deliverables aligned with wider business strategy.
  • Champion Sage usage and improvement across multiple departments and business areas.
  • Liaise with Sage providers and internal teams to enhance functionality and reporting.
  • Build strong relationships with department heads across all sizes of business units-ensuring no one is overlooked.
  • Support departments in identifying efficiency gains and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Develop business cases and CAPEX submissions, including ROI evaluation.
  • Present system updates and proposals to senior leadership and steering groups.
  • Promote user engagement, training support, and continuous improvement across the group.
What We're Looking For:
  • Strong experience in a Business Systems, Process Development, or Continuous Improvement role.
  • Proven experience working with Sage software across multiple modules and business functions.
  • Background in the engineering, technical services, or industrial sectors preferred.
  • A collaborative and approachable leader with strong relationship-building skills.
  • Able to work across multiple departments with varied needs and priorities.
  • Strategic and commercial thinker, confident developing business cases and evaluating ROI.
  • Adaptable, resourceful, and committed to providing value to all areas of the business-big and small.
  • Familiar with wider business systems such as ERP, CRM, MIS, or CAFM platforms.
This Role Would Suit Someone Who:
  • Has worked in a group environment and understands the challenges of balancing multiple stakeholders and business types.
  • Enjoys getting out into the business, engaging with teams at all levels, and being a true partner to operations.
  • Thrives in a role that blends technical insight, process improvement, and people-first leadership.
Keywords:Business Systems | Sage | ERP | CRM | MIS | Engineering | Continuous Improvement | Stakeholder Engagement | Operations | Process Optimisation | System Development | Change Management | ROI | Multi-Site | Service IndustryApply NowThis is a rare opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a dynamic and growing business group. If you're someone who takes a hands-on, people-focused approach and wants to drive meaningful change-apply today via Steve Tomlinson at Pertemps Birmingham, Hagley Road.

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