Business Applications Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for Business Applications Manager to join us, based from our Head Office in Doncaster with agile/hybrid working.

Reporting into the Head of Technology and Cybersecurity, the successful candidate will:

• Lead the development and delivery of business applications and drive the evolution of the application portfolio and its constituent parts.

• Act as a facilitator; ensuring stakeholders can fully utilise the Keepmoat suite of applications and do their jobs effectively.

• Be accountable for application performance, security, optimise configurations, coordinate training, produce documentation, and provide outstanding user support.

• Lead the Business Applications Team, developing their skills and capabilities, and recruiting the right talent into the business where required.

• Build and maintaining supplier relationships, matrix managing suppliers, driving them to plan, schedule and deliver on an ongoing basis.

• Strong knowledge of business applications, including enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM.

• Solid understanding of business analysis, process improvement, and application lifecycle management.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills.

• Proven budgeting, planning, organisational, and project management capability.

• Results-driven with strong problem-solving, creative thinking, and customer service skills.

• Self-motivated with effective time management and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Adaptable and able to perform effectively under pressure.

• Experience managing teams, business change initiatives, external suppliers, and ServiceDesk platforms.

• Willingness to travel between sites as required.

• Valid UK Driving License

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ITIL service management best practice

• Experience working for a house builder

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding., Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.