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The OrganisationJames Clay & Sons is the UK’s leading importer and distributor of world-class beers from Europe, the USA, and Japan. They aren’t just moving boxes—they are building brands, curating culture, and delivering flavour experiences that excite and inspire. With a turnover of over £35m, a 51,000ft² distribution centre and a further 4 regional sites for national distribution, a fleet delivering to over 1,250 accounts monthly, they’re scaling fast and staying true to their roots.Rarter Bond is a subsidiary of James Clay & Sons and is a bonded warehousing powerhouse offering duty-suspended storage, ecommerce fulfilment, and freight forwarding from a secure site at Leeds Bradford Airport. A growing hub of innovation and efficiency.Together, these businesses are guided by values that matter: Professional in our standards and delivery; Honest in our communication and relationships; Caring in how we support our people, customers, and partners; and Positive in our mindset and ambition.About the opportunityWe are delighted to partner with James Clay & Sons in the search for a Business Systems Manager, an exciting opportunity and a stand-alone role taking ownership for digital systems and IT strategy of the organisation. This role will be responsible for analysing current processes and IT systems before implementing new technical solutions. You will also be required to help manage external vendors related to IT Infrastructure. This role is pivotal in helping the business utilise technology to achieve their goals and provide efficiency gains.If you are interested in working for an SME where your contribution is valued, this is an exciting role for you.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy - Digital Systems and IT infrastructureOwnership of the systems infrastructure across the businessDeveloping and executing a digital roadmap for the business, aligning digital initiatives with business goalsRespond and support system development requests from departments while managing prioritisation with the boardChampion opportunities to automate processes through digital solutions and lead the adoption of AI across the businessDigital Transformation and Project ScopingAnalyse business needs from departments to understand problems, gather requirements and identify technology solutionsEvaluate software providers to make recommendations for partnerships and investments where requiredTranslate business requirements into clear, functional and technical specifications for developers.Formulate new, or enhance existing, systems to meet the identified business needs.Project ManagementManage projects to digitise business processes and improve systems to deliver efficiency and customer experience gainsImplementation & MaintenanceSupport department heads to align business processes with software and digital solutionsLead the relationship with third party technology providers to maintain, update and develop digital systemsManage IT budgets, forecasts and cost controlsOther dutiesWork with third party vendors to maintain security and infrastructure servicesWhat you'll bringStrong understanding of IT systems - such as ERP, CRMIdeally operated as a Business Systems Manager or IT Manager previously - or worked as a stand alone Business Systems Analyst in an SME.Experience of project managementSolutions orientated, self-starterConfident at relaying technical information to non-technical stakeholdersWhy you'll love the roleImpact: Your ideas will shape the future of two thriving businesses.Culture: A family business with a big heart and bold ambitions.Challenge: No two days are the same.Growth: You’ll lead transformation and leave a legacy.Competitive salary and benefits.All 3rd Party CVs and applications will be forwarded to Nigel Wright