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ERP/CRM Specialist Market Demand in United Kingdom

Hiring outlook, remote working rates, and which companies are actively recruiting.

Hiring outlook
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Erp Crm Specialist hiring in the UK has held broadly steady, anchored by the NHS and public sector's digital delivery programmes expanding outside London rather than any single surge, with most activity concentrated in the South East, with a growing footprint in Leeds and Bristol. Accenture UK and IBM UK are among the more consistent UK hirers, and post-Brexit visa sponsorship routes have made it easier for UK employers to pull in senior SAP S/4HANA specialists from overseas when the domestic candidate pool for that skill set runs short.

Remote / hybrid
65%

Share of United Kingdom ERP/CRM Specialist roles advertising remote or hybrid working.

Pay trend
Building history

We will publish a year-on-year pay change for ERP/CRM Specialist in United Kingdom once a comparable annual benchmark is available.

What's driving ERP/CRM Specialist demand in United Kingdom

Strongest in: Retail and e-commerce engineering teams, led by employers such as Accenture UK and IBM UK

Erp Crm Specialist hiring in the UK has held broadly steady, anchored by the NHS and public sector's digital delivery programmes expanding outside London rather than any single surge, with most activity concentrated in the South East, with a growing footprint in Leeds and Bristol. Accenture UK and IBM UK are among the more consistent UK hirers, and post-Brexit visa sponsorship routes have made it easier for UK employers to pull in senior SAP S/4HANA specialists from overseas when the domestic candidate pool for that skill set runs short.

Who companies hire: Business analysts with finance or operations process knowledge, application support engineers who build functional ERP expertise, and accountants or finance professionals who develop technology implementation skills.

Skills commanding the biggest premium right now

Salary premium over the United Kingdom median for ERP/CRM Specialists who list these skills.

SAP S/4HANA+24%
Salesforce CRM+20%
Microsoft Dynamics 365+18%
Oracle ERP Cloud+19%
Workday HCM+16%
ERP Integration (MuleSoft, Azure)+15%

Top employers hiring in United Kingdom

Companies with consistent or active ERP/CRM Specialist hiring in United Kingdom.

Accenture UKIBM UKCapgeminiDeloitte UKSAP UKSalesforce UKFujitsuNTT Data UK

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ERP/CRM Specialist demand questions for United Kingdom

1

Which companies in New Zealand hire ERP/CRM Specialists?

Fonterra, Fletcher Building, Air New Zealand, Datacom, and similar employers are among the most consistent hirers for this role in New Zealand.

2

What percentage of ERP/CRM Specialist roles in New Zealand offer remote work?

Around 65% of active New Zealand listings advertise some remote or hybrid flexibility, though configuration and integration work can largely be done remotely, though Fonterra and Fletcher Building's large enterprise rollouts often keep a hybrid rhythm with regular Auckland office days.

3

Is ERP/CRM Specialist in demand in Ireland in 2026?

High and sustained demand. ERP modernisation is a multi-year, multi-wave programme across Irish enterprises, and the combination of S/4HANA migration backlogs, Salesforce expansion, and Dynamics 365 adoption ensures consistent demand for implementation specialists. The complexity and organisation-specific customisation of enterprise ERP systems creates sticky demand that cannot easily be automated or offshored.

4

What is the difference between a functional ERP consultant and a technical ERP consultant in Ireland?

A functional ERP consultant understands the business processes supported by ERP modules (finance, procurement, HR, sales) and configures the system to match those processes. A technical ERP consultant writes code (ABAP for SAP, Apex for Salesforce) and builds integrations, custom reports, and data migrations. Many senior specialists bridge both, which commands the strongest salary. Functional consultants with process depth are more common; technical consultants are scarcer and often paid more.

5

Is Salesforce CRM a good career choice in Ireland in 2026?

Yes, Salesforce is one of the strongest platform specialisms available in Ireland in 2026. Ireland is home to Salesforce's EMEA headquarters, creating a large local ecosystem of customers and partners. The Salesforce certification pathway (from Administrator to Architect) is well-structured and credentials are widely recognised by employers. The Salesforce partner ecosystem in Dublin (Accenture, Deloitte, Version 1, and boutique Salesforce partners) creates diverse employment options at competitive salary levels.

6

What ERP certifications are most valued in Ireland?

SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional certifications for S/4HANA modules are the most widely recognised ERP credentials in Ireland. Salesforce certifications from Administrator through to Certified Technical Architect are widely valued by both partners and direct employers. Oracle ERP Cloud certifications (Oracle Financials Cloud, Oracle Procurement Cloud) are recognised by Oracle partners and clients. Microsoft MB-300 (Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations) is relevant for the Dynamics ecosystem. Certifications are treated as baseline credentials rather than differentiators at senior specialist and architect level.

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