IT Business Partner - Central Functions

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The IT Transformation Roadmap is moving ahead faster and there are many operational changes that affect different IT platforms. To achieve their goals the Central Functions (especially HSQE Finance & People) require these IT changes. These need careful planning and collaboration from various teams to finish them on time and successfully. Some of the changes include investigating timesheets enhancing Bob our HRIS new payroll solutions and ongoing work to HSQ improvements.

The IT Business Partner will focus initially on supporting our Central Functions and will work closely with the business leads and subject matter experts to define scope and actively manage timelines for the delivery of these IT changes.

This role is a 12month Fixed Term Contract covering 24 hours per week and will require travel to the Head Office in Billericay at least once per week.

Principle Accountability Areas:

• Plan organise and prioritise product improvement requests for the assigned Business Units.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to directors sales teams customers and partners to ensure alignment and delivery of value/benefits.
• Collaborating with crossfunctional teams including developers data engineers data analysts designers and thirdparty suppliers to assess technical dependencies and efficiencies.
• Contribute to the efficient and productive working practices of the Transformation function.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.
• CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
• We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident
• We invest 5% of our profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and achievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
• Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing app
• A supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
• Training development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share options

About you:

• Experience building successful relationships with key internal stakeholders including executive teams and external partners.
• Demonstrable experience of operating in a transformation phase of an SME organisation.
• Ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders i.e. many levels of the organisation and >8 key stakeholders.
• Ability to connect strategy to execution and drive timely results as a team.
• Delivery focused with the ability to flex solutions and approach to changing business needs which might sometimes be at short notice.
• Highly data and resultsfocused with meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and effectively prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable experience of enabling transparent working relationships through effective communication.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Focus on what is right not who is right.

Desirable

• Project Management and planning
• Experience of working with Dynamics 365.

• Experience of working in a servicebased industry.
• Experience in business process management or change management.

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

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