Lead ICT Systems Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has been announced to work with a Northwest Housing Association committed to delivering services to be proud of, improving lives, and benefitting local communities. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Systems Leader to step into a strategic management role driving digital transformation across the organisation.

• Role:  Systems Manager
• Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Northwest – 3 days per week onsite
• Benefits: 30 days holiday (+bank), up 10% pension contribution, Healthcare cash plans and much more

Essential Skills for this Role:

• Proven experience managing and developing NEC Housing and associated applications
• Strong technical expertise in system configuration, integration, and database administration
• Advanced SQL skills
• Experience delivering digital transformation and change projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing high-performing technical teams
• Familiarity with housing sector compliance and service delivery
• Strong documentation and governance practices
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation

 Key Projects You’ll Be Involved In:

• Development, configuration, and integration of core systems
• Leading digital transformation projects from design to post-launch support
• Supporting the ICT Systems Service Delivery Team to enhance internal customer experience
• Driving system optimisation aligned with strategic goals
• Managing software change approvals, testing, and deployment
• Acting as a technical liaison between business stakeholders and development team