Adviser, Data and Business Systems

Adviser, Data and Business Systems £76,409 p.a. + benefits Central London, Pall Mall SW1 Closing date: 24 November 2026, 17:00 GMT The Commonwealth Secretariat is looking for an accomplished Data and Business Systems professional to lead the delivery and support of our critical business applications, databases, and enterprise systems. From ERP implementation and systems integration to data governance, automation, APIs, and cloud solutions, you will tackle complex technical challenges and translate business needs into solutions that deliver. You will lead a technical team, work with stakeholders and suppliers, and help ensure our systems are reliable, responsive, and ready for the future. You will bring substantial enterprise systems experience, strong technical leadership and knowledge of technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform, alongside the judgement and communication skills to operate effectively across the organisation. We are looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and excellent stakeholder skills. You will be comfortable solving complex problems, working with suppliers and colleagues across the organisation, and turning business requirements into practical, reliable technical solutions. If you want to apply your technical expertise in an international organisation with a global reach, we want to hear from you. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policymaking, technical assistance, and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development. Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples. To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth co