APPLICATIONS MANAGER

Location: Plymouth/Hybrid – with travel across Devon (up to 2 days/week)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (based on experience) plus performance bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
At Delt Shared Services, we’re not here to simply run systems - we’re here to help people do amazing things. As a shared services partner to the NHS and local government, our work supports the smooth delivery of public services across the Southwest.
We’re looking for an experienced Applications Manager to lead the evolution of our business-critical software landscape. In this high-impact role, you’ll manage a diverse applications portfolio, shape how systems are integrated and optimised, and lead a skilled in-house team to deliver technical excellence and real-world outcomes.

• Overseeing the development, support and optimisation of core applications across local government and healthcare environments.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers and specialists.
• Ensuring applications are scalable, secure, and well-integrated — improving productivity and data flow across departments.
• Working with business stakeholders to align technology with operational goals.
• Managing third-party suppliers and software vendors, from procurement to SLA compliance.
• Driving application-related projects, balancing timelines, budgets and risk.
• Monitoring performance, leading improvement efforts and managing the applications roadmap.