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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ERP Enterprise Architect - **Company:** Morson Group - **Location:** UK - **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Process Model and Notation, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle (Applications), Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Performance Tuning, Azure Active Directory, SAP (Applications), Time Tracking Software, UML, Archimate, Togaf, Restful APIs, PSN, Workday, Servicenow - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.morson.com/jobs/37782/apply ## About the Role * Proven experience as an Enterprise/ERP Architect delivering large-scale ERP transformations in UK local government or similar public sector bodies. * Deep knowledge of ERP domains: General Ledger, AP/AR, P2P, HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Asset/Inventory; and how they map to council processes. * Strong understanding of local government context: budgeting/MTFP, statutory reporting, procurement frameworks (e.g., CCS/G-Cloud), PSN/CESG guidance, FOI, GDPR/DPA, accessibility standards, and audit requirements. * Hands-on integration expertise: REST APIs, event-driven patterns, iPaaS/ESB, ETL/ELT, MDM, identity and SSO (Azure AD/M365), and data warehousing/analytics. * Experience with major ERP suites (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Unit4/Agresso, Workday) and adjacent platforms (ServiceNow, CRM). * Architecture tooling and methods: TOGAF or equivalent, BPMN, ArchiMate/UML, roadmapping, capability modelling, and business case development. * Non-functional mastery: security, scalability, availability, observability, performance tuning, and cost optimisation in hybrid/cloud environments. * Excellent stakeholder skills-able to influence senior leaders, suppliers, and delivery teams; clear written and verbal communication. ## Description Morson have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ERP Enterprise Architect to lead a high-impact transformation across our local government portfolio. You'll define the target architecture, shape the roadmap, and guide delivery of an integrated ERP landscape (Finance, Procurement, HR/Payroll, Asset Management) that is secure, scalable, and citizen-focused. What you'll do * Own the end-to-end enterprise architecture for ERP, aligning business goals, operating models, and technology across multiple directorates and services. * Shape the ERP strategy and multi-year roadmap: target state, transition states, integration patterns, data strategy, and governance. * Lead solution selection and design across SaaS and on-prem options; evaluate trade-offs for cost, risk, interoperability, and vendor lock-in. * Establish architecture principles, standards, and reusable patterns (data, integration, security, reporting). * Oversee integration architecture with line-of-business systems (Revs & Bens, Social Care, Planning, Housing, CRM, EAM) via APIs/iPaaS/ESB. * Define data architecture for master/reference data, data quality, information governance, and reporting (including statutory and MI). * Ensure compliance with public sector requirements: information security, data privacy, accessibility, spend controls, and procurement regulations. * Provide architectural assurance across delivery: solution design reviews, NFRs, performance, resilience, disaster recovery. * Partner with Finance, HR, Procurement, IT Ops, and Service Owners; translate complex architecture into clear, actionable plans. * Mentor solution architects and build a thriving architecture community of practice. 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