At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative ERP projects for local government, shaping architecture and guiding delivery.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to improving local government services.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Part-time options available; thrive in a collaborative and impactful environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local communities through innovative ERP solutions.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in ERP architecture within local government or public sector.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
ERP Enterprise Architect (Local Government) Morson have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ERP Enterprise Architect to lead a high-impact transformation across our local government portfolio.
You'll define the target architecture, shape the roadmap, and guide delivery of an integrated ERP landscape (Finance, Procurement, HR/Payroll, Asset Management) that is secure, scalable, and citizen-focused.
What you'll do Own the end-to-end enterprise architecture for ERP, aligning business goals, operating models, and technology across multiple directorates and services.
Shape the ERP strategy and multi-year roadmap: target state, transition states, integration patterns, data strategy, and governance.
Lead solution selection and design across Saa S and on-prem options; evaluate trade-offs for cost, risk, interoperability, and vendor lock-in.
Establish architecture principles, standards, and reusable patterns (data, integration, security, reporting).
Oversee integration architecture with line-of-business systems (Revs translate complex architecture into clear, actionable plans.
Mentor solution architects and build a thriving architecture community of practice.
What you'll bring Proven experience as an Enterprise/ERP Architect delivering large-scale ERP transformations in UK local government or similar public sector bodies.
Deep knowledge of ERP domains: General Ledger, AP/AR, P2P, HR, Payroll, Time and how they map to council processes.
Strong understanding of local government context: budgeting/MTFP, statutory reporting, procurement frameworks (e. g., CCS/G-Cloud), PSN/CESG guidance, FOI, GDPR/DPA, accessibility standards, and audit requirements.
Hands-on integration expertise: REST APIs, event-driven patterns, i Paa S/ESB, ETL/ELT, MDM, identity and SSO (Azure AD/M365), and data warehousing/analytics.
Experience with major ERP suites (e. g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Unit4/Agresso, Workday) and adjacent platforms (Service Now, CRM).
Architecture tooling and methods: TOGAF or equivalent, BPMN, Archi Mate/UML, roadmapping, capability modelling, and business case development.
Non-functional mastery: security, scalability, availability, observability, performance tuning, and cost optimisation in hybrid/cloud environments.
Excellent stakeholder skills—able to influence senior leaders, suppliers, and delivery teams; clear written and verbal communication.
Please send CV to discuss in more detail .
Local Government Experience essential ( Will look at part time) JBRP1_UKTJ
