ERP Platform Architect - Surrey County Council : Job Details

This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Platform Architect - ERP, to join our fantastic Architecture team. As a key member, you'll take a central role in shaping and managing our cutting-edge ERP platform. The newly established Client Engagement & Development Function (CEF), hosted within the Finance Service, will rely on your expertise to ensure seamless architecture, scalability, and innovation.

This role is open to?remote working?meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week, although there will be occasions when you will be required to be in the office for key events and meetings.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Annual leave allowance (for bank) or remove for term time
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

As the Platform Architect, your role involves designing, guiding, and supporting the Council's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. Your primary objective is to create an efficient platform architecture aligned with the organisation's strategic goals. You'll collaborate closely with other members of the Architecture Team and the Client Engagement & Development Function (CEF) hosted within the Finance Service.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to apply for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and answer the following application questions:

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and answers to the above will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience in the practice of IT Architecture and knowledge of the TOGAF framework.
• Knowledge and strong record of working with ERP systems
• Thorough and comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles of effective architecture
• Ability to gather service drivers and requirements
• Knowledge of new and emerging technologies and industry best practice.

Contact us

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/04/2024.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our?values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.