The Scouts Association

Job Title: Microsoft D365 BC Systems Manager Salary: £54,103 per annum, Band H, Level 3 Location: Scout Store, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UG Contract Type : Permanent Working Hours : 35 - Hybrid working with two days a week in Lancing and as required. About the role We're seeking a motivated and solutions-focused Microsoft D365 BC Systems Manager to take ownership of our core ERP and related systems. You'll be central to keeping everything running smoothly across Scout Shops Ltd, from back-end systems to customer-facing platforms. What you'll be doing in this role as a Microsoft D365 BC Systems Manager Lead the delivery, development, and ongoing support of the Microsoft D365 Business Central ERP. Be the main point of contact for ERP and other system-related issues and improvements. Oversee supporting systems including warehousing, reporting, fulfilment, and web integrations. Identify new technology opportunities that improve service or performance, and manage implementation from proposal to delivery. Work directly with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure systems run efficiently and support business goals. What you'll bring in this role as a Microsoft D365 BC Systems Manager Experience with Microsoft D365 Business Central (BC) in a commercial or retail environment. A track record of managing and improving business systems, including web-based platforms and legacy tools. Demonstrated success delivering systems implementation and integration projects. Strong planning and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Working knowledge of tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Visio), and ideally SharePoint. Skills to help you thrive in this role as a Microsoft D365 BC Systems Manager Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking with a proactive mindset. Confident in delivering training and guidance to non-technical users. Ability to assess and define business requirements clearly and concisely. Familiarity with IT, computer science, accounting, or information systems concepts. Benefits of working with us 28 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days off at Christmas Flexible working hours to support work-life balance Double-matched pension contribution up to 10% of your gross salary Generous family leave policies and a supportive, family-friendly culture Access to our Learning & Development hub for continuous professional growth Recognition as Charity of the Year - Charity Times Awards 2022 Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 Interview date: Tuesday, 4th November 2025 Strictly no agencies. The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior UX Designer to join our team. We're interested in candidates nationwide as we offer hybrid working, you'll be required to attend the office in Gilwell Park, Chingford twice per month to take part in meetings and workshops. We will offer you a competitive salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum. We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. The Senior UX Designer Role: As our Senior UX Designer you'll be Leading UX expertise across the organisation, shaping what this looks like and influencing at a senior level. This is an amazing opportunity to help evolve what our volunteer experience looks like over the next 2 years, this is THE biggest piece of transformation work Scouts is undertaking and this role will be a real key part of it. This is a great opportunity to work across all levels of seniority across the organisation. Key responsibilities as our Senior UX Designer: - Champion our digital principles, and ensure users are at the centre of all of our work - Establish frameworks for best practice in UX and design standards and guidelines and lead and inspire others - Lead as subject matter expert in part of strategic transformation projects or programmes. - Lead requirements gathering workshops with senior internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to manage challenging stakeholder relationships - Help colleagues around the organisation to understand more about UX design practices by modelling and coaching others - Solve problems creatively using innovative idea - Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful insight - Identify areas of improvement within current processes using varied tools and techniques to demonstrate improvements. - Collaborate and contribute enthusiastically to our team, working alongside delivery managers and product managers and technology experts. - Mentor and support other members of the team, including line management of the UX designer. - Use sketching, wireframing and prototyping techniques to map user journeys to create intuitive user interfaces. - Oversee research and insight projects to further understand our user need and impact. - Stay abreast of innovations in UX best practices What we are looking for in our Senior UX Designer: As our Senior UX Designer you will have great experience working from discovery stage to finished product. You will need to be confident in your proven UX expertise and have the ability to lead, excite and inspire others with what UX is about. You'll need to be able to communicate clearly, translate ideas and prototype 'just enough' to validate your work to get you to the next stage. You'll need to have skills in designing and delivering user experiences that span multiple touchpoints using Lean/Agile and user-centred design methodologies. As well as this you'll need to be able to show leadership and be able to impart your knowledge and skills to inspire others across our organisation, working with staff and volunteers. In addition to this our ideal Senior UX Designer will: - Have excellent knowledge of designing to accessibility standards - Be proficient in UX tools (such as Sketch, Invision, and Axure) - HTML and CSS skills would be a bonus - Have education and industry standard qualifications - an advantage but not a requirement What we can offer you as our Senior UX Designer: - 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years' service and 32 days after 5 years' service - Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year - Life Assurance - Simply Health Scheme - Generous Pension Scheme - Free car parking We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer… - Up to four personal days paid leave a year - Maternity/Paternity Leave - Childcare Vouchers - Flexible working hours - Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits - Study and volunteer leave Closing date: 13th October Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click 'Apply' now! The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Strictly no agencies

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior UX Designer to join our team. We're interested in candidates nationwide as we offer hybrid working, you'll be required to attend the office in Gilwell Park, Chingford twice per month to take part in meetings and workshops. We will offer you a competitive salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum. We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. The Senior UX Designer Role: As our Senior UX Designer you'll be Leading UX expertise across the organisation, shaping what this looks like and influencing at a senior level. This is an amazing opportunity to help evolve what our volunteer experience looks like over the next 2 years, this is THE biggest piece of transformation work Scouts is undertaking and this role will be a real key part of it. This is a great opportunity to work across all levels of seniority across the organisation. Key responsibilities as our Senior UX Designer: - Champion our digital principles, and ensure users are at the centre of all of our work - Establish frameworks for best practice in UX and design standards and guidelines and lead and inspire others - Lead as subject matter expert in part of strategic transformation projects or programmes. - Lead requirements gathering workshops with senior internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to manage challenging stakeholder relationships - Help colleagues around the organisation to understand more about UX design practices by modelling and coaching others - Solve problems creatively using innovative idea - Gather critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and produce useful insight - Identify areas of improvement within current processes using varied tools and techniques to demonstrate improvements. - Collaborate and contribute enthusiastically to our team, working alongside delivery managers and product managers and technology experts. - Mentor and support other members of the team, including line management of the UX designer. - Use sketching, wireframing and prototyping techniques to map user journeys to create intuitive user interfaces. - Oversee research and insight projects to further understand our user need and impact. - Stay abreast of innovations in UX best practices What we are looking for in our Senior UX Designer: As our Senior UX Designer you will have great experience working from discovery stage to finished product. You will need to be confident in your proven UX expertise and have the ability to lead, excite and inspire others with what UX is about. You'll need to be able to communicate clearly, translate ideas and prototype 'just enough' to validate your work to get you to the next stage. You'll need to have skills in designing and delivering user experiences that span multiple touchpoints using Lean/Agile and user-centred design methodologies. As well as this you'll need to be able to show leadership and be able to impart your knowledge and skills to inspire others across our organisation, working with staff and volunteers. In addition to this our ideal Senior UX Designer will: - Have excellent knowledge of designing to accessibility standards - Be proficient in UX tools (such as Sketch, Invision, and Axure) - HTML and CSS skills would be a bonus - Have education and industry standard qualifications - an advantage but not a requirement What we can offer you as our Senior UX Designer: - 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years' service and 32 days after 5 years' service - Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year - Life Assurance - Simply Health Scheme - Generous Pension Scheme - Free car parking We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer… - Up to four personal days paid leave a year - Maternity/Paternity Leave - Childcare Vouchers - Flexible working hours - Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits - Study and volunteer leave Closing date: 13th October Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click 'Apply' now! The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Strictly no agencies