Job Introduction
Job Title: SAP Development Consultant
Starting Salary: £48,226 opportunity to progress to £53,460 per annum plus MEP £3,130 Level 1
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage/Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed Term end date 31/12/2026
Directorate: Resources
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SAP team, at Hertfordshire County Council.
Working as part of the SAP Team and reporting to the SAP Team Lead, this role is responsible for providing technical support and solutions for SAP applications, spanning the Finance, Purchasing, Payroll and Human Resources business areas within Hertfordshire County Council.
Working closely with the team and our stakeholders, the successful applicant will be responsible for ABAP development and configuration, engaging in both bespoke customisations and business-as-usual solutions.
The role will work alongside SAP Development Consultants, the Test & Release Manager and the SAP Helpdesk team.
About the role
- Play a key role in supporting and enhancing SAP applications across Finance and HR functions, including Payroll, Personnel Records, Accounts Payable/Receivable and reporting solutions
- Take ownership of configuration tasks, system administration, testing, documentation and day‑to‑day operational support within a structured change‑controlled environment
- Work closely with technical colleagues, business users and third‑party suppliers to ensure smooth operations, timely issue resolution and effective collaboration across teams
- Create and maintain technical and non‑technical documentation, support user acceptance testing and contribute to service improvements and system enhancements
About you
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience of SAP ECC6 & Netweaver Portal ABAP / Webdynpro developments
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams and Co-Pilot
- Organised, adaptable and able to thrive under pressure, balancing priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, offering trusted advice and demonstrating resilience, commitment and a positive approach to teamwork.
- A proactive, analytical problem‑solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Desirable:
- ITIL qualification / understanding of ITIL methodologies
- Experience of working in a public sector environment.
- Experience of SAP interfaces, via a third-party tool.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their SAP career, gain hands‑on experience across a diverse technical landscape and contribute to meaningful improvement projects within a supportive and forward‑thinking team.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is within the, Project & Programme level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles: Project & programme
To hear more about this opportunity please contact For an informal discussion, please contact Dawn Crowley 01992 588875 for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: W/C 23rd March 2026
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Additional information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.