Business Applications Development Manager

A major UK organisation in the travel and tourism sector is looking for a Business Applications Development Manager to take ownership of their business systems, CRM estate, and application roadmap. This is a visible role at the centre of a collaborative, people-first culture where colleagues are genuinely supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

You’ll oversee core business applications, lead development and integration initiatives, manage vendors, and help shape a modern, secure, and efficient technology environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead development and delivery of business applications, CRM and system processes

• Manage suppliers & third-party development teams across projects

• Gather requirements, support procurement, and contribute to architectural decisions

• Provide 2nd/3rd-line technical support for business applications

• Oversee documentation, training, and smooth handovers across teams

• Ensure robust data security policies working with internal stakeholders

• Support integrations across finance, membership systems, email marketing and more

• Keep technology aligned with user needs and drive improvements

What you’ll bring:

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform

• Experience of system integrations via web services

• Background in application development project management

• Ability to define and maintain development/security standards

• Confident working with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams

• Strong troubleshooting skills across hybrid Microsoft/Open Source systems

• Strategic mindset with the ability to deliver tactically

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and people skills

Why this role stands out:

• You join a respected organisation with huge sector impact

• A culture where collaboration, recognition, and wellbeing genuinely matter

• Real ownership across CRM, applications, integrations and improvements

• The chance to shape upcoming transformation and modernisation projects

If you want a role where your expertise drives tangible change across an influential UK organisation, this is a strong next step. Interested? Get in touch to discuss the details.