Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Systems Manager to join our System and Finance team based at our Scout Store in Lancing.
Job Title: Commercial Systems Manager
Salary: £54,103 per annum, Band H, Level 3
Location: Scout Store, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UG - The role will be hybrid with two days a week in Lancing and as required.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35
About The Role:
We’re looking for a Commercial Systems Manager to help shape and support the technology behind two important parts of our charity: Scout Shops Ltd and Unity Insurance. This role is key to ensuring our systems run smoothly, enabling us to better support Scouts across the UK. This is your chance to be part of something bigger. Your work will help deliver real impact across the Scout movement, supporting young people and volunteers across the UK.
As the Commercial Systems Manager, your Key Responsibilities will include:
* Keep our online retail and wholesale platforms up and running
* Lead and support systems like Microsoft BC 365
* Work closely with teams to understand and meet their system needs
* Manage key system improvement projects from start to finish
What we are looking for in our Commercial Systems Manager:
* Experience managing IT or business systems, ideally in a retail or charity setting
* Knowledge of ERP platforms like Microsoft BC 365
* A collaborative and problem-solving mindset
* Strong communication, planning, and project management skills
* Degree in IT, business, or a related field
* PRINCE2 Practitioner (or similar project qualification)
??Benefits:
* We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
* 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
* Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
* Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
* Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
* Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click .
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 18th May 2025
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the advertisement period until the position is filled.
We reserve the right to close this role early. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.