IFS/ERP Solution Architect

Job Introduction

At William Grant & Sons, we are entering an exciting phase of our IFS Cloud transformation, strengthening the foundations of our ERP landscape to support the business for the long term. 

As we continue our journey, we’re looking for an experienced IFS/ERP Solution Architect to help design and deliver robust, scalable solutions across a complex, multi company manufacturing environment.

Our Solution Design function plays a key role in ensuring that our ERP platform supports the real needs of the business, is aligned with our architecture principles, and contributes to a cohesive, future‑ready technology landscape.

 If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, collaborating with colleagues across different disciplines, and shaping solutions that make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you.

Main Responsibility

• Designing end to end ERP solutions within a complex, multi company manufacturing and supply chain environment
• Taking accountability for ERP solution design within IFS, operating within agreed architecture and governance frameworks
• Translating business requirements, defined in partnership with Business Engagement, into simple, robust, and maintainable solution designs
• Working collaboratively with technical teams to ensure designs are understood, feasible, and delivered as intended
• Engaging with business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet real operational needs
• Contributing to cohesive, consistent solution designs across the wider ERP landscape
• Sharing knowledge within the team and supporting collective ownership of design standards and outcomes

Our Ideal Candidate

• Alternative IFS experience, including those from project‑based industries, would also be considered
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, balancing business priorities with solution integrity
• Strong ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical designs
• Ideally possess experience working with manufacturing and supply chain processes
• IFS Cloud experience is ideal
• Strong IFS10 functional knowledge, with experience of (or exposure to) upgrading to IFS Cloud, is a strong advantage
• Broader ERP solution design experience as a minimum
• A collaborative mindset, with a genuine interest in working as part of an established team to build shared understanding and cohesive designs

This role offers an exciting opportunity to deepen your ERP and cloud expertise, influence the future direction of our IFS platform, and contribute directly to the evolution of our global manufacturing environment.

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.