Head of Applications

2 weeks ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Understanding Solutions Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Head of Applications

Contract Length:
6 months initial

Location:
Warwick (Hybrid, largely remote)

Day Rate:
Up to £750 per day Inside IR35

Start Date:
ASAP

We're looking for an experienced Head of Applications to lead the Enterprise Applications function for a large, multi-site organisation undergoing significant systems modernisation and integration activity. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day service and stability of a broad enterprise application estate, while shaping and delivering the roadmap for technical upgrades, application optimisation, and continuous improvement.

This is a leadership role that combines operational ownership, team management, vendor oversight, and strategic planning - ideal for someone who has led complex application environments within large organisations.

Key Experience Needed

  • Strong background managing enterprise applications and technical integrations
  • Experience leading application modernisation or upgrade programmes
  • Confidence in both strategic planning and hands-on technical delivery
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including communication at senior and executive levels
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams
  • Vendor management experience, ideally across major platforms such as Oracle, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systems

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of Enterprise Applications services to ensure technology supports the organisation's business strategy
  • Manage internal teams, contractors, and external partners responsible for enterprise application delivery
  • Oversee daily operations across ERP, CRM, HR, document management, and other business-critical platforms
  • Maintain an evergreen application estate by driving upgrades, patching, and vulnerability remediation
  • Develop and manage application roadmaps aligned to business needs
  • Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning for the application landscape
  • Manage commercial relationships with software vendors and service providers
  • Ensure all applications adhere to ITGC standards, security frameworks, and data protection regulations
  • Oversee SaaS subscriptions, budgets, and FinOps activities

Head of Applications

Contract Length:
6 months initial

Location:
Warwick (Hybrid, largely remote)

Day Rate:
Up to £750 per day Inside IR35

Start Date:
ASAP


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