Business Systems Manager
Posted 3 hours 37 minutes ago by Riverford Organic Farmers
Permanent
Full Time
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Devon, United Kingdom
Job Description
As our Business Systems Manager, you will play a key part in running, supporting, and evolving Riverford s ERP and wider business systems landscape.
Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business
As our Business Systems Manager, you will play a key part in running, supporting, and evolving Riverford s ERP and wider business systems landscape.
This is a leadership role within our Enterprise Solutions team that combines technical leadership, team development, and hands-on problem solving.
You ll work closely with analysts, architects, engineers, data specialists, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver technology that supports Riverford s operational and strategic goals.
As part of a major digital transformation programme, we are implementing a new ERP platform, IFS Cloud, while continuing to operate legacy systems. You will play a central role in ensuring a smooth transition by maintaining stability in existing systems, supporting the implementation, and developing the capability needed to operate and evolve the new platform in the future.
Salary: Up to £65k per annum DOE
Location - We encourage flexitime and hybrid working, based at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.
Hours - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, different working patterns can be considered.
What You ll Bring

Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business
- Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth and solutions driven tech team
- Beyond the Veg Box - At Riverford, our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. We re not just about delivering veg boxes; we're dedicated to sustainable farming and community building. As a part of our team, you become a co-owner, sharing in our successes and contributing to a mission that goes beyond profit. We aim to make Riverford a fulfilling place to work, where our co-owners feel valued.
- Our HQ at Wash Farm in Devon is a beautiful place to work, surrounded by good people, good food, and plenty of fresh air. As a co-owner, you ll benefit from 33 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays), an ethical & generous company pension scheme, and an annual profit share, where 10% of all profits are split equally among co-owners. We also offer heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, free organic fruit and veg to take home and free parking.
- Grow with Riverford - Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with training tailored to help you grow and achieve your goals.
As our Business Systems Manager, you will play a key part in running, supporting, and evolving Riverford s ERP and wider business systems landscape.
This is a leadership role within our Enterprise Solutions team that combines technical leadership, team development, and hands-on problem solving.
You ll work closely with analysts, architects, engineers, data specialists, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver technology that supports Riverford s operational and strategic goals.
As part of a major digital transformation programme, we are implementing a new ERP platform, IFS Cloud, while continuing to operate legacy systems. You will play a central role in ensuring a smooth transition by maintaining stability in existing systems, supporting the implementation, and developing the capability needed to operate and evolve the new platform in the future.
Salary: Up to £65k per annum DOE
Location - We encourage flexitime and hybrid working, based at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.
Hours - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, different working patterns can be considered.
What You ll Bring
- Ability to lead and develop a small technical team.
- Experience working with IFS ERP (IFS Cloud preferred).
- Proven experience managing ERP and/or other business systems across BAU support, maintenance, and continual improvement.
- Thorough understanding of at least one end to end business processes e.g. finance, HR, supply chain, manufacturing etc.
- Effective management of internal stakeholders, third party software vendors, and partners.
- Balancing leadership, stakeholder management, and hands-on technical work.
- Any of these are a plus
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- Experience of ERP implementation or major transformation programmes (including transition to BAU).
- Experience working in a Retail, Manufacturing, or B2C environment.
- Experience with RELEX or similar enterprise forecasting and planning tools.
- Technical Leadership: Brings significant ERP expertise and helps an already capable team continue to grow in confidence and capability.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across engineering, data, business, and external partners.
- Pragmatism: Balances ideal system design with practical operational realities.
- Problem Solving: Comfortable diagnosing and resolving complex system and process issues.
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for system performance, stability, and evolution.
- Values Alignment: Aligns with Riverford s values and employee-owned culture.
- Ability to lead the team but be hands on when required.