Platform & Systems Lead / CRM Lead
DAC BeachcroftLeeds, England, United Kingdom
Added 13 Aug · still live
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (23% match). If the code is right — and DAC Beachcroft is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Department: Business Services - Clients and Markets
Location: Leeds
At DAC Beachcroft, the quality of our client data, relationship intelligence and business development systems plays a critical role in supporting growth, client service and strategic decision-making.
We are seeking a Platform & Systems Lead / CRM Lead to take ownership of our client relationship management software Intapp Dealcloud and Intapp Relationships, leading the ongoing development, governance and optimisation of this key business system.
This is a highly visible leadership role, combining platform ownership, data governance, stakeholder engagement and people management. Working closely with teams across Clients & Markets, Business Technology, Finance and HR, you will ensure our system continues to deliver value, drive adoption and provide the firm with trusted, high-quality client and relationship data.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRM or platform specialist looking to shape strategy, influence business-wide adoption and lead a team responsible for the delivery of critical business services.
Why Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of business-critical client relationship platform, Intapp Dealcloud and Intapp Relationships.
- Influence how client, contact and relationship data is managed and utilised across the firm.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
- Drive innovation and best practice in CRM, data governance and user adoption.
- Lead and develop a specialist team within a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Play a key role in future platform enhancements, integrations and initiatives.
Platform & CRM Leadership
- Lead the strategic and operational management of the firm's client relationship platform, Intapp Dealcloud and Intapp Relationships.
- Contribute to firm-wide initiatives to improve data quality, consistency and integrity.
- Establish and maintain effective governance processes for Intapp Dealcloud and Intapp Relationships.
- Ensure data standards, controls and best practices are consistently applied.
- Support the development of meaningful reporting and dashboards.
- Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and data governance requirements.
- Act as the subject matter expert for CRM and relationship intelligence.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Clients & Markets, Business Technology, Finance, HR and the wider business.
- Translate business requirements into practical and effective system solutions.
- Provide advice and guidance on platform capabilities, processes and data best practice.
- Support user engagement through training, communication and change management initiatives.
- Lead, motivate and develop the Platform & Systems team.
- Ensure delivery of a high-quality support and development service to the business.
- Manage priorities, workload and resource allocation across the team.
- Encourage continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and ways of working.
- Lead or support projects involving CRM, data management and system integrations.
- Ensure platforms continue to evolve in line with business requirements and industry best practice.
Essential
- Significant experience managing CRM, client relationship or business systems within a professional services or similarly complex environment.
- Strong understanding of CRM strategy, platform management and data governance principles.
- Experience leading system development, enhancement or transformation initiatives.
- Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing third-party suppliers and technology partners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience leading, coaching or managing a team.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Experience of Intapp, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM platforms.
- Knowledge of relationship intelligence, business development or client management systems.
- Experience supporting platform integrations and wider business systems.
- Legal, professional services or partnership-sector experience.
- Experience delivering training, user adoption and change initiatives.
- Familiarity with reporting and data visualisation tools.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we’ll be happy to help.
We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.
Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).
Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.
For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.
For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2134 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~343k in sampleP25 £42kP75 £76k
£33kmedian £57kgoing rate £55k£103k
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