SAP Functional Delivery Manager (12 month FTC)
Added 9 Oct · still live
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£58,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2131 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,200, and Hodder & Stoughton is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) or SOC 2132 (IT managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2131 IT project managers Most likely code | £40,700 Clears | £46,600 Clears | £52,400 Clears | £58,200 Clears |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 Clears | £43,900 Clears | £49,400 Clears | £54,900 Clears |
2132 IT managers Also possible | £38,500 Clears | £44,000 Clears | £49,500 Clears | £55,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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Division
Hachette UK
Department
IT
Location
Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DZ
Salary
Up to £75,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)
Contact type
Full Time Fixed-term
Publishing division
Hachette UK
Closing date
Sunday, 11th October 2026
Apply now
About Hachette UK
Who we are and what we do
Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.
We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.
Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Little, Brown, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2026 British Book Awards; Orion (2021 Publisher of the Year Award Winner); John Murray Press; Hodder & Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.
Hachette UK is part of Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.
It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.
What you'll be doing
Division
Hachette UK
Department
IT
Location
Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DZ
Salary
Up to £75,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)
Contact type
Full Time Fixed-term
Publishing division
Hachette UK
Closing date
Sunday, 11th October 2026
Apply now
About Hachette UK
Who we are and what we do
Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity.
We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.
Our award-winning adult publishing divisions are Little, Brown, which won Publisher of the Year at the 2026 British Book Awards; Orion (2021 Publisher of the Year Award Winner); John Murray Press; Hodder & Stoughton; Headline; Octopus, and Bookouture. They publish fiction and non-fiction in digital, audio and print format, from the world's best and most diverse authors, including Brit Bennett, Candice Carty-Williams, Martina Cole, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Stephen King, Stieg Larsson, Nelson Mandela, Stephenie Meyer, Maggie O'Farrell, Delia Owens, Ian Rankin, J.K. Rowling, Colson Whitehead, and Malala Yousafzai. Hachette Children's Group publishes a wide and vibrant range of books for children across all age ranges, while Hachette Learning is a market leader in resources for both primary and secondary schools.
Hachette UK is part of Hachette Livre, the world's third largest trade and educational publisher. As well as our headquarters in Carmelite House, London, and our state-of-the-art book distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, we have recently opened five new offices in Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. The UK region also includes offices in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Caribbean, and Ireland.
It's an exciting time to join our business because the publishing market continues to grow and thrive. The UK remains the largest exporter of physical books in the world and book adaptations for film and TV are the foundation of the UK's creative industries.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the project Finance and Sales & Distribution functional teams through OAT, cutover, go-live and hypercare.
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Who we are looking for
Experience/Knowledge
- Proven track record leading SAP Functional teams within complex enterprise environments.
- Delivered one or more end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Finance and Sales & Distribution processes, with a broader understanding of adjacent SAP functional areas.
- Comfortable operating within multi-vendor environments, working closely with Systems Integrators and delivery partners.
- Knowledge of SAP operating models, service transition and the move from project delivery into BAU support.
- Understanding of governance, change control, service management and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
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Desirable Experience
Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:
- Led SAP delivery through testing, cutover, go-live and hypercare.
- Developed or implemented SAP operating models, support organisations or service transition frameworks.
- Experience within Distribution, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Publishing environments.
- SAP S/4HANA certification.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, coach and influence teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Pragmatic, delivery-focused and outcome-oriented.
- Strong decision-making capability with the ability to balance risk, quality and delivery timelines.
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
- Calm and resilient under pressure, particularly during critical programme milestones.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Demonstrates accountability, ownership and integrity in all aspects of work.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering business value through technology.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- SAP certification desirable.
- Evidence of ongoing SAP professional development.
Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:
- 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
- Generous pension schemes
- Rent deposit loans
- 2 community days per year
- Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
- Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
Our commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application. We’ll make sure you’re supported throughout the process.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit https://btbs.org/grants
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT project managers (SOC 2131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~34k in sampleSOC 2131
- Middle half £42,744–73,268
- Median £57,824
- Going rate £58,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £40,700–52,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hodder & Stoughton holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2131 going rate of £58,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.