IVCEvidensiais the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVCEvidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment-at every stage of their career. As part of Central Functions, you will be part of the teams that support and enable our network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, driving operational excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across the business. Our Technology teams are responsible for the systems and infrastructure that make that work - everything our healthcare professionals need to deliver world class care. From keeping on top of patient records, health plans, client communications, diary management and dispensing, our teams have a lot to think about and need smarter ways to provide the convenience and expertise that modern Pet owners have come to expect. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Oracle EPM Support Manager to own and evolve our global EPM platform. Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you'll be the driving force behind a stable, scalable, secure, and future ready EPM environment - supporting our Finance, Accounting, and IT teams across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. This role is perfect for someone who loves combining technical depth with leadership, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement. What You'll Be Doing Lead & Own the EPM Landscape You'll administer and support Oracle EPM Cloud applications including FCCS, EPBCS, ARCS and EDMCS - ensuring they run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Be the Go To Expert Support Finance teams with troubleshooting, integrations, data management and system configuration - partnering closely with our third party support provider and internal teams. Drive Enhancements & Innovation You'll manage monthly updates, oversee release cycles, champion best practices, and build out the EPM roadmap to maximise business value. Strengthen Governance & Compliance From SOX controls to licensing, auditing, security and user access - you'll ensure our systems are compliant, well documented, and ready for scrutiny. Own Integrations & Data Flows You'll manage data movement between EPM, ERP (Fusion), and all source systems - making sure Finance has the right information at the right time. Be a Leader in Service Excellence You'll help manage SLAs, prevent recurring issues, support major incidents, and keep our users informed, engaged, and supported. Collaborate, Influence & Deliver Work with stakeholders across Europe, shape project requirements, ensure smooth handovers, and contribute to major IT and Finance initiatives. What You Bring 3+ years' hands on experience with Oracle EPM (FCCS, EPBCS, ARCS, etc.) Strong understanding of Finance processes - close, consolidation, planning, forecasting Confident with metadata, security, calculations, and EPM data flows Experience delivering IT change, supporting projects, and managing vendors Logical, technically fluent problem solver who can challenge and clarify requirements Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse stakeholders Strong organisational abilities - someone who takes initiative, owns outcomes, and sees things through Curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to ask "why?" What'sin it for you? At IVCEvidensia,we'recommitted to supporting your development and wellbeing. When you join us,you'llbenefitfrom: A role withreal businessimpact supporting teams across theorganisation Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond Ongoing learning and development supported by tailoredprogrammesand resources A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement Flexible working with a remote first working policy Cycle to Work scheme Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you Discounted staff pet care Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging At IVCEvidensiawe are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion andBelonging,we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom Any questions before applying? Speak to Jake Nicholls from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
23/06/2026
Full time
IVCEvidensiais the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVCEvidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment-at every stage of their career. As part of Central Functions, you will be part of the teams that support and enable our network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, driving operational excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across the business. Our Technology teams are responsible for the systems and infrastructure that make that work - everything our healthcare professionals need to deliver world class care. From keeping on top of patient records, health plans, client communications, diary management and dispensing, our teams have a lot to think about and need smarter ways to provide the convenience and expertise that modern Pet owners have come to expect. About the Role We're looking for an experienced Oracle EPM Support Manager to own and evolve our global EPM platform. Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you'll be the driving force behind a stable, scalable, secure, and future ready EPM environment - supporting our Finance, Accounting, and IT teams across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. This role is perfect for someone who loves combining technical depth with leadership, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement. What You'll Be Doing Lead & Own the EPM Landscape You'll administer and support Oracle EPM Cloud applications including FCCS, EPBCS, ARCS and EDMCS - ensuring they run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Be the Go To Expert Support Finance teams with troubleshooting, integrations, data management and system configuration - partnering closely with our third party support provider and internal teams. Drive Enhancements & Innovation You'll manage monthly updates, oversee release cycles, champion best practices, and build out the EPM roadmap to maximise business value. Strengthen Governance & Compliance From SOX controls to licensing, auditing, security and user access - you'll ensure our systems are compliant, well documented, and ready for scrutiny. Own Integrations & Data Flows You'll manage data movement between EPM, ERP (Fusion), and all source systems - making sure Finance has the right information at the right time. Be a Leader in Service Excellence You'll help manage SLAs, prevent recurring issues, support major incidents, and keep our users informed, engaged, and supported. Collaborate, Influence & Deliver Work with stakeholders across Europe, shape project requirements, ensure smooth handovers, and contribute to major IT and Finance initiatives. What You Bring 3+ years' hands on experience with Oracle EPM (FCCS, EPBCS, ARCS, etc.) Strong understanding of Finance processes - close, consolidation, planning, forecasting Confident with metadata, security, calculations, and EPM data flows Experience delivering IT change, supporting projects, and managing vendors Logical, technically fluent problem solver who can challenge and clarify requirements Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse stakeholders Strong organisational abilities - someone who takes initiative, owns outcomes, and sees things through Curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to ask "why?" What'sin it for you? At IVCEvidensia,we'recommitted to supporting your development and wellbeing. When you join us,you'llbenefitfrom: A role withreal businessimpact supporting teams across theorganisation Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond Ongoing learning and development supported by tailoredprogrammesand resources A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement Flexible working with a remote first working policy Cycle to Work scheme Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you Discounted staff pet care Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging At IVCEvidensiawe are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion andBelonging,we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. IVC Evidensia UK IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom Any questions before applying? Speak to Jake Nicholls from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Change Specialist (Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation) Leicester 12-Month FTC Hybrid Competitive salary VIQU has partnered with a leading retail organisation seeking an experienced Change Specialist to support a major Oracle Fusion Finance transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused Change Specialist to play a key role in driving engagement, user adoption, and business readiness across a large-scale transformation. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure colleagues feel supported throughout the change journey. Key Responsibilities of the Change Specialist: Support the development and delivery of change management strategies and adoption plans. Conduct change impact assessments to identify business risks, opportunities, and readiness. Create and deliver engaging communications outlining project updates, benefits, and objectives. Provide ongoing support and guidance to stakeholders, colleagues, and change champions. Monitor adoption rates and gather feedback to identify areas for continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams across the business to ensure alignment throughout the transformation programme. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Head Office and wider business functions. Key Requirements of the Change Specialist: Proven experience within change management or organisational development roles. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the business. Experience supporting business transformation or ERP implementation programmes. Prosci Change Management Certification is essential. Experience with Oracle Fusion or other ERP systems is highly desirable. Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented approach. Comfortable working within fast-paced and evolving environments. Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
15/06/2026
Full time
Change Specialist (Oracle Fusion Finance Transformation) Leicester 12-Month FTC Hybrid Competitive salary VIQU has partnered with a leading retail organisation seeking an experienced Change Specialist to support a major Oracle Fusion Finance transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused Change Specialist to play a key role in driving engagement, user adoption, and business readiness across a large-scale transformation. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure colleagues feel supported throughout the change journey. Key Responsibilities of the Change Specialist: Support the development and delivery of change management strategies and adoption plans. Conduct change impact assessments to identify business risks, opportunities, and readiness. Create and deliver engaging communications outlining project updates, benefits, and objectives. Provide ongoing support and guidance to stakeholders, colleagues, and change champions. Monitor adoption rates and gather feedback to identify areas for continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams across the business to ensure alignment throughout the transformation programme. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Head Office and wider business functions. Key Requirements of the Change Specialist: Proven experience within change management or organisational development roles. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the business. Experience supporting business transformation or ERP implementation programmes. Prosci Change Management Certification is essential. Experience with Oracle Fusion or other ERP systems is highly desirable. Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented approach. Comfortable working within fast-paced and evolving environments. Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
Nxtgen Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Oracle Finance Transformation Lead for a significant Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation programme. This role requires leading the Finance & Payroll workstream and acting as the senior functional SME across core finance modules. The ideal candidate will have strong Oracle implementation experience and a deep understanding of finance and payroll processes. In return, you will influence both system design and operational change, joining a critical transformation programme with a day rate up to £900.
09/06/2026
Full time
Nxtgen Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Oracle Finance Transformation Lead for a significant Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation programme. This role requires leading the Finance & Payroll workstream and acting as the senior functional SME across core finance modules. The ideal candidate will have strong Oracle implementation experience and a deep understanding of finance and payroll processes. In return, you will influence both system design and operational change, joining a critical transformation programme with a day rate up to £900.
Oracle P2P SME 12 month FTC Leicester shire - Hybrid Up to £80,000 Do you have strong Oracle Fusion Procure to Pay experience and a deep understanding of procurement processes? This is an opportunity to join a major finance transformation programme, helping define future-state processes, controls and ways of working across a complex procurement environment. Joining a large-scale Oracle implementation, you'll play a key role in shaping and embedding Procure to Pay processes, working closely with stakeholders to support delivery, testing and rollout. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge the gap between business process and technology and is looking to make a genuine impact within a high-profile transformation programme. Key Responsibilities: Define detailed process flows within the established high-level solution design as the lead Procure to Pay Business SME. Create risks and controls matrices to support governance and compliance. Lead stakeholder engagement, including presenting confidently at board level and driving change across the business. Support user acceptance testing and implementation rollout across integrated systems. Stay current with Oracle AI developments and the latest product roadmap, including recent releases such as 26B. Key Requirements: Strong Oracle implementation experience, ideally across procure to pay workstreams. Solid procurement process knowledge, with experience in self-service requisitioning and goods not for resale. Excellent communication and presentation skills able to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Proven process documentation skills, including the creation of detailed process flows and risk and controls matrices. Ability to reflect critically on past experience and articulate key learnings (essential screening requirement). Up to date with Oracle AI features and the wider Oracle roadmap. Oracle P2P SME 12 month FTC Leicestershire - Hybrid Up to £80,000 Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
09/06/2026
Full time
Oracle P2P SME 12 month FTC Leicester shire - Hybrid Up to £80,000 Do you have strong Oracle Fusion Procure to Pay experience and a deep understanding of procurement processes? This is an opportunity to join a major finance transformation programme, helping define future-state processes, controls and ways of working across a complex procurement environment. Joining a large-scale Oracle implementation, you'll play a key role in shaping and embedding Procure to Pay processes, working closely with stakeholders to support delivery, testing and rollout. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge the gap between business process and technology and is looking to make a genuine impact within a high-profile transformation programme. Key Responsibilities: Define detailed process flows within the established high-level solution design as the lead Procure to Pay Business SME. Create risks and controls matrices to support governance and compliance. Lead stakeholder engagement, including presenting confidently at board level and driving change across the business. Support user acceptance testing and implementation rollout across integrated systems. Stay current with Oracle AI developments and the latest product roadmap, including recent releases such as 26B. Key Requirements: Strong Oracle implementation experience, ideally across procure to pay workstreams. Solid procurement process knowledge, with experience in self-service requisitioning and goods not for resale. Excellent communication and presentation skills able to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Proven process documentation skills, including the creation of detailed process flows and risk and controls matrices. Ability to reflect critically on past experience and articulate key learnings (essential screening requirement). Up to date with Oracle AI features and the wider Oracle roadmap. Oracle P2P SME 12 month FTC Leicestershire - Hybrid Up to £80,000 Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: Kilburn Background to the Role Met Business Services (MBS) is a new way for the Met to deliver enabling services to all of our officers and staff. MBS is a front-line focused services organisation that sets our people up to succeed, reduces admin, delivers modern user centric end to end solutions and provides a single source of truth for all HR, Finance and Commercial data, providing a critical cornerstone to fix our foundations. MBS will help every person and supplier working with the Met by: Building a modern and efficient industry-standard business services directorate, building and pooling key specialist capabilities, strengthening HR, Finance and Commercial functions whilst removing functional silos; Designing end-to-end services, building them the needs of the users rather than in functional process silos and seamlessly integrating them regardless of how they are delivered; and Providing easy-to-use interfaces and 'one-touch' services for end-users that leverage the potential of contemporary technologies like automation and low-code workflows. This is an exciting time to be part of MBS - we are building new capabilities and new ways of working that will directly help the frontline to focus on what matters and make a real difference to London. The Met as a whole is transforming to deliver on our goals of More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards, and being part of establishing this new organisation puts you at the heart of that journey with tremendous potential for growth both within the team and across the Met. The value and purpose of MBS is wired into the heart of the Met, with opportunities to collaborate across the organisation, drive innovation to get the right outcomes and support our people in policing London. Role Description The Met Leadership have approved the design and implementation of a centralised service delivery model (Met Business Services - MBS), to replace functional services with business services, breaking down silos and building end-to-end services around user requirements. The initial scope of the MBS model will be MPS Commercial, Finance and HR scope of services functions with the flexibility and scalability of bringing additional new services into it. A key enabler of the MBS led transformation is the implementation of a new "MBS Release Lead" Capability within Met Business Services. The MBS Release Lead will be responsible for overseeing the management, coordination, and execution of software releases and environment configurations within the Oracle Fusion platform. They will have oversight and management of the people, processes and 3rd party suppliers required for all aspects of MBS from a day-to-day perspective, initially covering HR, Finance and Commercial products and services, with the view to support other services in the future as they on board into MBS. The MBS Release Lead will ensure the smooth deployment of Oracle Fusion applications and updates, while minimising disruptions to business operations. They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, infrastructure, and business stakeholders, to ensure that environments are properly maintained and changes are thoroughly tested before release. They will report directly into the MBS Head of Service & Operations who will have senior strategic oversight and accountability for all aspects of services, operations and technology across MBS; control and responsibility will remain with the MBS Release Lead. They are responsible for promoting process excellence and encouraging cross-functional and cross-process collaboration. Key Responsibilities Release Excellence - Met Business Scope of Services Leads and coordinates release strategies, plans, and schedules. Develop and maintain the release calendar in collaboration with product management, development, QA, and operations teams. Plan, schedule, and manage Oracle Fusion application releases, patches, and updates. Collaborate with business and technical teams to define release schedules and ensure alignment with organisational goals. Monitor and manage the deployment of release updates to production and non-production environments, ensuring compliance with change control processes. Ensure that release issues and risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated to relevant stakeholders. Create and maintain release documentation, including release notes and deployment guides. Manage pre and post-release activities, including risk assessments, go/no-go decisions, and deployment reviews. Ensure rollback plans and contingency measures are in place for all releases. Monitor the success of releases and gather post-implementation feedback for continuous improvement. Define and maintain release schedules, ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholders. Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies. Leadership and Collaboration Provides leadership and release guidance, fostering a culture of quality and accountability. Creates an environment where trust and open communication is encouraged, giving everyone a voice to be creative and work as a single cohesive team. Act as a liaison between IT teams, business units, and third-party vendors to facilitate smooth release processes. Mentors and trains team members on release methodologies, tools, and release best practices. Fosters a culture of high-performance, innovation and continuous service improvement, (embracing Met values). Collaborates with the senior leadership team to define priorities. Sets team goals and monitors performance through structured feedback and appraisals. Ensures that the team are set up for success by implementing best practices, continuously improving the current landscape and future proofing changes where applicable. Ability to present complex technical concepts in a clear, customer-friendly manner. Oversee the management of partners, both internal and external, supporting the delivery of operational and service excellence. Agree clear ways of working and set out expectations with all suppliers from the outset. Build strong relationships with suppliers to support the multi-partnership approach to managing our technical products and services that we provide our users. Promptly address risks/issues affecting successful and commercial binding outcomes. Ensure supplier deliverables are executed on time and to the right quality, and address failures proactively using the appropriate channels. Drive customer satisfaction with suppliers by ensuring timely and effective resolution of any release issues that may arise. Gather customer feedback and translate insights into actionable improvements. Required Competences (Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Certification in ITIL, Agile, or PMP. Experience with cloud environments (e.g., Oracle, AWS, Azure). Familiarity with regulatory environments such as SOX or GDPR. Note: You may in addition be required from time to time to undertake additional duties necessary to meet the needs of the Met; such duties to be commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post. Disability Confident Statement The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence. Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards. Read our full disability confidence statement.
09/06/2026
Full time
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: Kilburn Background to the Role Met Business Services (MBS) is a new way for the Met to deliver enabling services to all of our officers and staff. MBS is a front-line focused services organisation that sets our people up to succeed, reduces admin, delivers modern user centric end to end solutions and provides a single source of truth for all HR, Finance and Commercial data, providing a critical cornerstone to fix our foundations. MBS will help every person and supplier working with the Met by: Building a modern and efficient industry-standard business services directorate, building and pooling key specialist capabilities, strengthening HR, Finance and Commercial functions whilst removing functional silos; Designing end-to-end services, building them the needs of the users rather than in functional process silos and seamlessly integrating them regardless of how they are delivered; and Providing easy-to-use interfaces and 'one-touch' services for end-users that leverage the potential of contemporary technologies like automation and low-code workflows. This is an exciting time to be part of MBS - we are building new capabilities and new ways of working that will directly help the frontline to focus on what matters and make a real difference to London. The Met as a whole is transforming to deliver on our goals of More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards, and being part of establishing this new organisation puts you at the heart of that journey with tremendous potential for growth both within the team and across the Met. The value and purpose of MBS is wired into the heart of the Met, with opportunities to collaborate across the organisation, drive innovation to get the right outcomes and support our people in policing London. Role Description The Met Leadership have approved the design and implementation of a centralised service delivery model (Met Business Services - MBS), to replace functional services with business services, breaking down silos and building end-to-end services around user requirements. The initial scope of the MBS model will be MPS Commercial, Finance and HR scope of services functions with the flexibility and scalability of bringing additional new services into it. A key enabler of the MBS led transformation is the implementation of a new "MBS Release Lead" Capability within Met Business Services. The MBS Release Lead will be responsible for overseeing the management, coordination, and execution of software releases and environment configurations within the Oracle Fusion platform. They will have oversight and management of the people, processes and 3rd party suppliers required for all aspects of MBS from a day-to-day perspective, initially covering HR, Finance and Commercial products and services, with the view to support other services in the future as they on board into MBS. The MBS Release Lead will ensure the smooth deployment of Oracle Fusion applications and updates, while minimising disruptions to business operations. They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, infrastructure, and business stakeholders, to ensure that environments are properly maintained and changes are thoroughly tested before release. They will report directly into the MBS Head of Service & Operations who will have senior strategic oversight and accountability for all aspects of services, operations and technology across MBS; control and responsibility will remain with the MBS Release Lead. They are responsible for promoting process excellence and encouraging cross-functional and cross-process collaboration. Key Responsibilities Release Excellence - Met Business Scope of Services Leads and coordinates release strategies, plans, and schedules. Develop and maintain the release calendar in collaboration with product management, development, QA, and operations teams. Plan, schedule, and manage Oracle Fusion application releases, patches, and updates. Collaborate with business and technical teams to define release schedules and ensure alignment with organisational goals. Monitor and manage the deployment of release updates to production and non-production environments, ensuring compliance with change control processes. Ensure that release issues and risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated to relevant stakeholders. Create and maintain release documentation, including release notes and deployment guides. Manage pre and post-release activities, including risk assessments, go/no-go decisions, and deployment reviews. Ensure rollback plans and contingency measures are in place for all releases. Monitor the success of releases and gather post-implementation feedback for continuous improvement. Define and maintain release schedules, ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholders. Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies. Leadership and Collaboration Provides leadership and release guidance, fostering a culture of quality and accountability. Creates an environment where trust and open communication is encouraged, giving everyone a voice to be creative and work as a single cohesive team. Act as a liaison between IT teams, business units, and third-party vendors to facilitate smooth release processes. Mentors and trains team members on release methodologies, tools, and release best practices. Fosters a culture of high-performance, innovation and continuous service improvement, (embracing Met values). Collaborates with the senior leadership team to define priorities. Sets team goals and monitors performance through structured feedback and appraisals. Ensures that the team are set up for success by implementing best practices, continuously improving the current landscape and future proofing changes where applicable. Ability to present complex technical concepts in a clear, customer-friendly manner. Oversee the management of partners, both internal and external, supporting the delivery of operational and service excellence. Agree clear ways of working and set out expectations with all suppliers from the outset. Build strong relationships with suppliers to support the multi-partnership approach to managing our technical products and services that we provide our users. Promptly address risks/issues affecting successful and commercial binding outcomes. Ensure supplier deliverables are executed on time and to the right quality, and address failures proactively using the appropriate channels. Drive customer satisfaction with suppliers by ensuring timely and effective resolution of any release issues that may arise. Gather customer feedback and translate insights into actionable improvements. Required Competences (Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Certification in ITIL, Agile, or PMP. Experience with cloud environments (e.g., Oracle, AWS, Azure). Familiarity with regulatory environments such as SOX or GDPR. Note: You may in addition be required from time to time to undertake additional duties necessary to meet the needs of the Met; such duties to be commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post. Disability Confident Statement The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence. Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards. Read our full disability confidence statement.
Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a ERP Programme Director to work within the Staffordshire Police Force Location: Staffordshire Police HQ Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Estimated 18 months Daily Rate: 944.00 per day Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Hybrid Driving Required: Yes, Full UK Driving Licence Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have resided within the UK for minimum of 5 years Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced ERP Programme Director to lead a transformative initiative within the public sector. This role demands strategic leadership for the end-to-end delivery of the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementation, focusing on Finance, HR, Payroll, and Purchasing, along with a fully integrated Duty Management System (DMS). Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Direction: Provide overarching leadership for the ERP programme to ensure alignment with organisational goals and operational requirements. Act as the liaison between technical partners and governance bodies, managing the programme vision, scope, and benefit realisation strategy. End-to-End Programme Delivery: Ensure successful delivery of Oracle Fusion ERP across functional areas on time and within budget. Oversee all related contracts and suppliers, managing integrated planning across work streams and ensuring a smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Governance, Reporting & Assurance: Chair key programme boards, providing transparent reporting to executive and external governance entities. Maintain robust risk management through proactive mitigation of risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Serve as the senior interface between operational policing, business leadership, and external partners. Ensure engagement with end users and maintain strong relationships with Oracle and implementation partners. Change, Transformation & Business Readiness: Champion organisational transformation, ensuring genuine process improvements. Oversee change management strategies and ensure leadership teams are prepared for the cultural shift. Risk Management & Programme Integrity: Maintain rigorous oversight of risks and compliance with policing security and legislative requirements. Address performance issues decisively. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Proven ERP Programme Director with significant experience in large-scale Oracle ERP implementations within complex public sector environments. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-pound transformation programmes with strong commercial and contract management expertise. Expertise in governance, assurance, and portfolio/programme management. Exceptional senior stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Relevant project management certifications (MSP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent). Personal Attributes: Gravitas and credibility with Executive leadership. Resilient and decisive, with a delivery-driven mindset. Collaborative and influential, possessing strong political and organisational awareness. Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Application Process: If you are a driven professional with a passion for leading transformative ERP initiatives in the public sector, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Join our client in making a significant impact on public sector efficiency and service delivery. Your leadership could shape the future of our operational capabilities! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
28/05/2026
Contractor
Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a ERP Programme Director to work within the Staffordshire Police Force Location: Staffordshire Police HQ Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Estimated 18 months Daily Rate: 944.00 per day Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Hybrid Driving Required: Yes, Full UK Driving Licence Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have resided within the UK for minimum of 5 years Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced ERP Programme Director to lead a transformative initiative within the public sector. This role demands strategic leadership for the end-to-end delivery of the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementation, focusing on Finance, HR, Payroll, and Purchasing, along with a fully integrated Duty Management System (DMS). Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Direction: Provide overarching leadership for the ERP programme to ensure alignment with organisational goals and operational requirements. Act as the liaison between technical partners and governance bodies, managing the programme vision, scope, and benefit realisation strategy. End-to-End Programme Delivery: Ensure successful delivery of Oracle Fusion ERP across functional areas on time and within budget. Oversee all related contracts and suppliers, managing integrated planning across work streams and ensuring a smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Governance, Reporting & Assurance: Chair key programme boards, providing transparent reporting to executive and external governance entities. Maintain robust risk management through proactive mitigation of risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Serve as the senior interface between operational policing, business leadership, and external partners. Ensure engagement with end users and maintain strong relationships with Oracle and implementation partners. Change, Transformation & Business Readiness: Champion organisational transformation, ensuring genuine process improvements. Oversee change management strategies and ensure leadership teams are prepared for the cultural shift. Risk Management & Programme Integrity: Maintain rigorous oversight of risks and compliance with policing security and legislative requirements. Address performance issues decisively. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: Proven ERP Programme Director with significant experience in large-scale Oracle ERP implementations within complex public sector environments. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-million-pound transformation programmes with strong commercial and contract management expertise. Expertise in governance, assurance, and portfolio/programme management. Exceptional senior stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Relevant project management certifications (MSP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent). Personal Attributes: Gravitas and credibility with Executive leadership. Resilient and decisive, with a delivery-driven mindset. Collaborative and influential, possessing strong political and organisational awareness. Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Application Process: If you are a driven professional with a passion for leading transformative ERP initiatives in the public sector, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Join our client in making a significant impact on public sector efficiency and service delivery. Your leadership could shape the future of our operational capabilities! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
FMP Oracle Environment Manager - SC Cleared London based (Hybrid) Inside IR35 via Umbrella 4 month contract Role Overview: Our client, a major financial institution are looking for an Oracle Environment Manager to be a pivotal figure of their Finance Modernisation Programme, responsible for the strategic planning, proactive management, and operational oversight of all programme environments; working alongside a fantastic programme team and reporting into the Technology ERP Platform Lead. Programme environments in scope include Oracle Fusion SaaS, PaaS integration and EPM environments. The successful candidate will ensure environment readiness for various programme phases (development, testing, training, cutover to live, go-live and Hypercare support) and play a key role in release management activities across these diverse technology stacks. Key Responsibilities: Environment Strategy & Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive environment roadmap covering SaaS, PaaS, and performance management platforms. Provisioning & Configuration: Lead setup and configuration of environments aligned with project timelines and security policies. Release Management: Manage environment refreshes, patching, and upgrades across all platforms. Stability & Performance: Monitor health and performance, resolve issues in collaboration with technical teams and vendors. Change Control & Governance: Implement robust change control procedures with proper documentation and approvals. Access Management: Control access to environments in line with security and compliance standards. Data Management: Oversee data refresh strategies ensuring integrity and availability. Incident & Problem Management: Lead resolution of environment-related incidents and root cause analysis. Stakeholder Communication: Provide updates on environment status, risks, and issues. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation. Vendor Management: Liaise with third-party vendors for support and escalations. Essential Criteria: 3+ years in an ERP environment management role, preferably with cloud ERP implementations. Experience managing SaaS environments including patching and refresh cycles. Practical knowledge of integration platforms and performance management tools. Proven ability to develop environment strategies and automation solutions. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. If this role is of interest to you, and you hold an active SC clearance - please apply with an updated CV now! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/10/2025
Full time
FMP Oracle Environment Manager - SC Cleared London based (Hybrid) Inside IR35 via Umbrella 4 month contract Role Overview: Our client, a major financial institution are looking for an Oracle Environment Manager to be a pivotal figure of their Finance Modernisation Programme, responsible for the strategic planning, proactive management, and operational oversight of all programme environments; working alongside a fantastic programme team and reporting into the Technology ERP Platform Lead. Programme environments in scope include Oracle Fusion SaaS, PaaS integration and EPM environments. The successful candidate will ensure environment readiness for various programme phases (development, testing, training, cutover to live, go-live and Hypercare support) and play a key role in release management activities across these diverse technology stacks. Key Responsibilities: Environment Strategy & Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive environment roadmap covering SaaS, PaaS, and performance management platforms. Provisioning & Configuration: Lead setup and configuration of environments aligned with project timelines and security policies. Release Management: Manage environment refreshes, patching, and upgrades across all platforms. Stability & Performance: Monitor health and performance, resolve issues in collaboration with technical teams and vendors. Change Control & Governance: Implement robust change control procedures with proper documentation and approvals. Access Management: Control access to environments in line with security and compliance standards. Data Management: Oversee data refresh strategies ensuring integrity and availability. Incident & Problem Management: Lead resolution of environment-related incidents and root cause analysis. Stakeholder Communication: Provide updates on environment status, risks, and issues. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation. Vendor Management: Liaise with third-party vendors for support and escalations. Essential Criteria: 3+ years in an ERP environment management role, preferably with cloud ERP implementations. Experience managing SaaS environments including patching and refresh cycles. Practical knowledge of integration platforms and performance management tools. Proven ability to develop environment strategies and automation solutions. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. If this role is of interest to you, and you hold an active SC clearance - please apply with an updated CV now! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oracle Solutions Architect - Finance Transformation Programme Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office (London) 4 Month Contract SC CLEARENCE REQUIRED Join a major Finance Transformation Programme delivering Oracle Fusion ERP across Financials, Procurement, and Recruitment. This is a high-impact role within a complex cloud-based transformation initiative, reporting to the Technology ERP Platform Lead. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of Oracle Fusion solutions Map business requirements to Oracle processes and architecture Manage solution governance, compliance, and assurance Collaborate with stakeholders, system integrators, and technical teams Drive programme milestones, change control, and reporting Essential Experience: Proven expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials, Procurement & HCM would be a plus) Strong background in solution architecture and programme delivery Experience in stakeholder management and governance frameworks Familiarity with OCI and SaaS/PaaS integration Excellent communication and leadership skills Desirable: Experience in financial services or regulated industries Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and PMO reporting tools To apply for this position please submit your CV. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/10/2025
Full time
Oracle Solutions Architect - Finance Transformation Programme Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office (London) 4 Month Contract SC CLEARENCE REQUIRED Join a major Finance Transformation Programme delivering Oracle Fusion ERP across Financials, Procurement, and Recruitment. This is a high-impact role within a complex cloud-based transformation initiative, reporting to the Technology ERP Platform Lead. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of Oracle Fusion solutions Map business requirements to Oracle processes and architecture Manage solution governance, compliance, and assurance Collaborate with stakeholders, system integrators, and technical teams Drive programme milestones, change control, and reporting Essential Experience: Proven expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud (Financials, Procurement & HCM would be a plus) Strong background in solution architecture and programme delivery Experience in stakeholder management and governance frameworks Familiarity with OCI and SaaS/PaaS integration Excellent communication and leadership skills Desirable: Experience in financial services or regulated industries Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and PMO reporting tools To apply for this position please submit your CV. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Are you an experienced Business Change Lead with the gravitas to influence and implement dynamic change in a higher education environment?
As part of the Russell Group, this University has ambitious plans to be a leading global university. In order to achieve this it needs to have modern, flexible systems that support efficient processes, effective decision making and provide meaningful management information. The University is seeking a Business Change Lead to help complete the roll out of the Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM Cloud solutions.
The ideal Business Change Lead will have a demonstrable track record of delivering change from one large ERP to another, meeting objectives, on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage in, ideally a higher education environment but public sector is essential.
The successful Business Change Lead will be responsible for leading the business change workstream, managing the operational activities associated with the user-engagement agenda, developing an appropriate communications strategy for the workstream and implementing and delivering Lean/6 Sigma methodologies, practices and training activities across all phases of the New Core Programme. This will require close working with the Programme Leader and Programme Manager, the workstream leads for HR and Payroll, Finance, IT and Business Intelligence as well as with academic and professional services colleagues from across the University to shape the change agenda of the initiative, ensuring it delivers against the strategic priorities of the University.
Change Management Lead Skills and Qualifications:
- A deep understanding of how people go through a change and the change process
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles, Lean/6 Sigma methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- The gravitas to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
- Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
- Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
- Forward looking with a holistic approach
- Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
- Problem solving and root cause identification skills
- Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
- Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
- Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
- Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
- Change management certification or designation desired
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the strategic vision of the University. The successful candidate will benefit from a total of 8 weeks leave per year, excellent opportunities and access to the USS Pension Scheme. You will be on a full time permanent contract, with a highly competitive salary of Circa £50,000 – £70,000
09/09/2016
Are you an experienced Business Change Lead with the gravitas to influence and implement dynamic change in a higher education environment?
As part of the Russell Group, this University has ambitious plans to be a leading global university. In order to achieve this it needs to have modern, flexible systems that support efficient processes, effective decision making and provide meaningful management information. The University is seeking a Business Change Lead to help complete the roll out of the Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM Cloud solutions.
The ideal Business Change Lead will have a demonstrable track record of delivering change from one large ERP to another, meeting objectives, on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage in, ideally a higher education environment but public sector is essential.
The successful Business Change Lead will be responsible for leading the business change workstream, managing the operational activities associated with the user-engagement agenda, developing an appropriate communications strategy for the workstream and implementing and delivering Lean/6 Sigma methodologies, practices and training activities across all phases of the New Core Programme. This will require close working with the Programme Leader and Programme Manager, the workstream leads for HR and Payroll, Finance, IT and Business Intelligence as well as with academic and professional services colleagues from across the University to shape the change agenda of the initiative, ensuring it delivers against the strategic priorities of the University.
Change Management Lead Skills and Qualifications:
- A deep understanding of how people go through a change and the change process
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles, Lean/6 Sigma methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- The gravitas to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
- Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
- Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
- Forward looking with a holistic approach
- Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
- Problem solving and root cause identification skills
- Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
- Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
- Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
- Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
- Change management certification or designation desired
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the strategic vision of the University. The successful candidate will benefit from a total of 8 weeks leave per year, excellent opportunities and access to the USS Pension Scheme. You will be on a full time permanent contract, with a highly competitive salary of Circa £50,000 – £70,000
Are you an experienced Business Change Lead with the gravitas to influence and implement dynamic change in a higher education environment?
As part of the Russell Group, this University has ambitious plans to be a leading global university. In order to achieve this it needs to have modern, flexible systems that support efficient processes, effective decision making and provide meaningful management information. The University is seeking a Business Change Lead to help complete the roll out of the Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM Cloud solutions.
The ideal Business Change Lead will have a demonstrable track record of delivering change from one large ERP to another, meeting objectives, on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage in, ideally a higher education environment but public sector is essential.
The successful Business Change Lead will be responsible for leading the business change workstream, managing the operational activities associated with the user-engagement agenda, developing an appropriate communications strategy for the workstream and implementing and delivering Lean/6 Sigma methodologies, practices and training activities across all phases of the New Core Programme. This will require close working with the Programme Leader and Programme Manager, the workstream leads for HR and Payroll, Finance, IT and Business Intelligence as well as with academic and professional services colleagues from across the University to shape the change agenda of the initiative, ensuring it delivers against the strategic priorities of the University.
Change Management Lead Skills and Qualifications:
- A deep understanding of how people go through a change and the change process
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles, Lean/6 Sigma methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- The gravitas to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
- Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
- Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
- Forward looking with a holistic approach
- Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
- Problem solving and root cause identification skills
- Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
- Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
- Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
- Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
- Change management certification or designation desired
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the strategic vision of the University. The successful candidate will benefit from a total of 8 weeks leave per year, excellent opportunities and access to the USS Pension Scheme. You will be on a full time permanent contract, with a highly competitive salary of Circa £50,000 – £70,000
09/09/2016
Are you an experienced Business Change Lead with the gravitas to influence and implement dynamic change in a higher education environment?
As part of the Russell Group, this University has ambitious plans to be a leading global university. In order to achieve this it needs to have modern, flexible systems that support efficient processes, effective decision making and provide meaningful management information. The University is seeking a Business Change Lead to help complete the roll out of the Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM Cloud solutions.
The ideal Business Change Lead will have a demonstrable track record of delivering change from one large ERP to another, meeting objectives, on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage in, ideally a higher education environment but public sector is essential.
The successful Business Change Lead will be responsible for leading the business change workstream, managing the operational activities associated with the user-engagement agenda, developing an appropriate communications strategy for the workstream and implementing and delivering Lean/6 Sigma methodologies, practices and training activities across all phases of the New Core Programme. This will require close working with the Programme Leader and Programme Manager, the workstream leads for HR and Payroll, Finance, IT and Business Intelligence as well as with academic and professional services colleagues from across the University to shape the change agenda of the initiative, ensuring it delivers against the strategic priorities of the University.
Change Management Lead Skills and Qualifications:
- A deep understanding of how people go through a change and the change process
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles, Lean/6 Sigma methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- The gravitas to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
- Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
- Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
- Forward looking with a holistic approach
- Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
- Problem solving and root cause identification skills
- Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
- Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
- Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
- Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
- Change management certification or designation desired
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the strategic vision of the University. The successful candidate will benefit from a total of 8 weeks leave per year, excellent opportunities and access to the USS Pension Scheme. You will be on a full time permanent contract, with a highly competitive salary of Circa £50,000 – £70,000