Business Solutions Consultant in Guildford

We are looking for a Business Solution Consultant to join our talented delivery team in a client facing role, working on exciting projects across our broad client base. This is a UK Based role, no relocation is available.

About de Novo | The Original Pioneers of Oracle Cloud

de Novo is an exciting award-winning Welsh technology company founded by the same entrepreneurs who created Certus Solutions, the original pioneers of Oracle Cloud in the UK&I. de Novo is once again pioneering into the digital world of the experience economy pushing the boundaries of the art of the possible using both Oracle Cloud and ServiceNow technologies, innovating by re‑imagining the world of work by delivering data driven personalised employee experiences over standardised business processes, thereby driving employee empowerment, engagement, satisfaction and contributing directly to an organisation’s goals through its people.

Why work for us?

• From day one you will be part of a team that is building a great Welsh company!
• We welcome new ideas and create opportunities for you to make a real difference.
• An opportunity to work on some of the most challenging Cloud projects that exist today.
• We don’t have a bench – when not working on client engagements, we build our own solutions.
• We invest in you and offer first class training.
• We reward you for the commitment and effort you put in.
• We are candid and straight talking.
• We pride ourselves in being a close supportive family unit with a strong team‑working ethic.
• We aim to exceed expectations whilst, always putting the customers’ needs as our top priority.

The Role

The Business Solutions Consultant plays a key role in delivering high quality Oracle Fusion HCM solutions to clients across a range of industries. This role combines functional expertise, strong communication skills, and hands‑on collaboration with offshore delivery teams to design, prototype, and refine effective HCM solutions. The Consultant supports the full lifecycle of solution design, from requirements exploration through to testing and customer playback.

• Deliver customer facing workshops to demonstrate Oracle Fusion HCM capabilities, including both “blank sheet” solutions and Odyssea industry specific offerings.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, analyse business needs, and identify solution gaps or areas requiring configuration or enhancement.
• Translate customer requirements into functional design specifications and collaborate closely with offshore delivery teams to ensure accurate and timely build.
• Conduct unit testing of configured solutions, document findings, and provide structured feedback to offshore teams.
• Support iterative prototype cycles, preparing materials and participating in customer playback sessions.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with project managers, technical teams, and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, solution templates, and best practice documentation.
• Assist with cutover planning, data validation, and early life support activities as required.

Location & Commitments

• Permanent contract
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Remote/hybrid working location, but depending on where you live, you will have a base location at our head office in Langstone, Wales or at our satellite office in Guildford, Surrey.
• Travel will be required to our offices and client sites as the project requires.
• Standard Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) including Disclosure Barring Scotland (DBS) is a minimum requirement for all roles.
• Security Clearance (SC) may also be required; where this is not held candidates must be willing to go through this process.
• Successful candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK and meet UK Security Vetting requirements as per Government guidelines.

Person Specification | Skills & Experience

• Understanding of core human resources business processes (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, performance, compensation, absence, payroll interfaces).
• Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM is desirable but not essential; willingness to learn and upskill quickly is important.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen, interpret, and articulate requirements clearly.
• Ability to explain solution options in a structured and customer friendly way.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Comfortable working with offshore delivery teams and coordinating activities remotely.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.

All employees have a responsibility to adhere to Information Security policies and processes and may be required to undertake activity from time to time to support company obligations to maintain ISO27001 Certification.

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays

Eligibility to participate in the employee utilisation scheme

Death in Service Benefit 4 × salary

Internal recruitment initiative

Certified training may also be provided

Paid expenses outside your base location, as per company policy

How to apply & Further Information

To request more details about this role, kindly reach out to careers@de-novo-solutions.com. To submit your application, please upload your CV and a cover letter that highlights your suitability for the position.

Equality Statement

de Novo seeks to recruit the best person for each of our roles, based on merit alone and free from bias. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit individuals who embody the de Novo core values of professionalism, expertise and trust which has given us a fantastic variety of people and cultures across our organisation. We celebrate our diverse teams who make de Novo the inclusive, collaborative and rewarding place it is to work. We hire the best in the industry, provide them the support to achieve their goals and challenge them to make a real impact on our business.

If you want to join an organisation that truly sees and harnesses what makes you unique, apply to us today. We are committed to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and supporting the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Selection Process

There is a 2-stage selection process for this role. Stage 1 is a remote interview where we talk about the opportunity in more detail and discuss how your skills and experience would be of benefit and contribute to helping us build our practice. Successful applicants at Stage 1 will be invited to a Stage 2 interview which will either be remote or face‑to‑face in de Novo offices in Guildford or Langstone. Stage 2 is a more in-depth interview where you will be assessed on your technical skills for the role. This will involve a presentation followed by panel Q&A. Feedback will be made available upon request for candidates at interview stage only. Incomplete applications will not be considered.