The vacancy We are looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Functional Consultant to guide Bromford's adoption of D365 F&O (Operations) at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new team of functional consultants, shaping our industry-leading approach to D365 implementation and optimisation. Bromford's Tech Mission It's a unique time here at Bromford as we embark on one of the most ambitious technology transformations to ever occur in the social housing industry. The motivation is driven by our simple, overarching belief: We believe every customer deserves a safe, secure, and warm home. We ensure our homes meet these standards and more. Our goal is to provide homes that customers are proud of, that support their families, and help them achieve their aspirations. To meet our goals, we recognise the need for a true technology evolution and a fundamental change in how we operate. What does this mean in reality? Exponential growth of our tech team, utilising best-in-class technologies and practices you'd expect from a cutting-edge tech company in 2024. Most excitingly, we are building out a Dynamics-focused ERP and Power Platform engineering team, for which this role is a key component. The role is permanent and full time. You can be based form any of our main offices in Chipping Sodbury, Tewkesbury or Wolverhampton with regular home working available. The role requires a basic DBS check. Your Role In this role, you'll be responsible for: Leading the D365 F&O (Operations) Functional Consultancy team, ensuring all functional consultants work collaboratively to achieve shared business goals. Partnering with the Head of ERP Solutions and Functional Consulting to establish the team's operating model and ways of working, creating a sector-leading approach to functional consulting. Translating Bromford's business strategy into effective, packaged D365 F&O (Operations) software solutions. Owning and communicating the D365 F&O (Operations) roadmap, adopting the latest features and functionality, including AI. Leveraging Enterprise Asset Management and Work Order/Contract Management functionalities to optimise critical asset management and operational processes. Implementing the roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders, leading both continuous improvement and project-based initiatives. Acting as the "face" of D365 F&O (Operations) solutions, representing Bromford internally to senior leadership and externally to partners. Ensuring functional consultants support and resolve issues as part of a cross-functional support and improvement team. Managing, mentoring, and developing team members, including associates at the start of their careers. Building a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Recruiting and retaining top talent while maintaining professional standards, including mandatory certifications and personal development plans. Experience and Qualifications 5-10 years of mastery in D365 F&O (Operations). Expert experience in functional consulting, including leading consulting teams. Proven experience working at scale with Dynamics (e.g., supporting 3,500 colleagues, 80,000 properties, 200,000 customers). Expertise in Enterprise Asset Management and Work Order/Contract Management functionalities within D365 F&O (Operations). Demonstrated ability to influence and present to senior leadership. Experience in multiple full-lifecycle D365 F&O (Operations) implementations. Familiarity with continuous change environments. Housing experience is desirable but not essential with the right functional expertise. Essential Qualities We're looking for someone who: Is an excellent communicator and problem solver. Demonstrates strong leadership and has the ability to influence stakeholders. Excels at solving complex problems with great attention to detail. Thrives under pressure, remaining clear and calm in challenging situations. Is a self-starter, capable of handling multiple tasks and shifting priorities. Places strong emphasis on customer and stakeholder satisfaction. Bromford is working with Revoco, a recruitment agency, in connection with these roles. When you apply for one of these roles Revoco will process your personal data as an independent data controller and you should check their privacy policy to understand how they will process your data. Bromford's privacy notice for job applicants explains how we process your personal data. About us We are a housing association- one that owns and provides over 47,000 homes for people who can't access market housing; has individual relationships with more than 112,000 customers; has a strong balance sheet and plans to build 11,000 homes by 2032. All of this is only possible because of our 1,900 dedicated colleagues. We take a simple view that nothing is more important to any individual or a family than their home. It's a matter of social justice that everyone should have a home that is safe, secure, and affordable. We exist to provide such homes. With the right home, people can achieve great things, not only for themselves but for wider society too. We provide quality, affordable homes. But we care about the people who live in them too. We want each of them to be able to achieve their goals. This will be different for each customer. Put simply, we want people to thrive. Diversity Statement We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA community. Great Place To Work Certified Bromford have once again been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 24 - Nov 25). The 2024 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 91% of our employees were made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women for two years running (2023 and 2024) demonstrating that all colleagues, regardless of gender, can thrive at Bromford.