ITrent Development Specialist
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027
Salary: £55,000 (London) or £52,500 (Northern England office) - pro rata for 17.5 hours per week
Hours: Part time, 17.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid (London or the charity’s Northern England office).
Remote working is available, with occasional travel between both sites.
Start date: January/February 2026
Merrifield Consultants are supporting a national charity to recruit an experienced iTrent Development Specialist. This role is ideal for someone with strong iTrent configuration experience who can improve how the system supports colleagues across the charity.
About the role
You will take ownership of developing, configuring and improving iTrent modules across recruitment, onboarding, absence and other core HR processes. The role includes testing changes, resolving system issues, managing upgrades, maintaining accurate data and ensuring that access and permissions are set correctly. You will also produce clear guidance and support colleagues so the system is easy to use and reliable.
Key responsibilities
* Configure and improve iTrent modules
* Build and refine workflows, access rules and security settings
* Carry out structured testing before changes go live
* Troubleshoot issues and liaise with MHR when required
* Manage upgrades and regular system administration
* Produce user guides, process notes and documentation
* Support colleagues to use iTrent confidently and adopt new processes
* Maintain strong data quality, GDPR compliance and audit readiness
What we are looking for
* Strong hands-on experience configuring and developing iTrent
* Good understanding of workflows, access, security and data governance
* Knowledge of GDPR, data quality and audit requirements
* Understanding of HR processes and how they translate into system design
* Experience working in a charity, health or public-sector environment, or similar context
* Able to explain system changes clearly to non-technical colleagues
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Akash at Merrifield Consultants.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.