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About Us

We are a leading technology company with a focus on SAP Supply Chain technology and consultancy. We have a people-centric and collaborative culture focused on employee well-being, learning and development and creating an excellent place to work for our people.

Associate Academy
Breaking into an industry can be difficult, and we recognise the challenges people face in securing entry-level roles in the UK IT and SAP job market. That's why we launched our Associate Academy over 6 years ago, which is dedicated to providing a range of career opportunities and developing our future leaders. The Associate Academy is a 12 month programme that blends classroom-based activities and hands-on experiential learning to develop your skills in your chosen pathway.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to investing in and developing our Associates, fostering an environment that empowers and equips them for long and successful careers.

Your Journey

As an Associate at The Config Team, you'll receive comprehensive support and training as you progress in your chosen career pathway. Traditionally, the following pathways have been offered, and the confirmed options for the next intake will be announced once applications open in early 2026:

• SAP Functional Consulting
• SAP Technical Consulting
• SAP Project Management 
• Project Management Office (PMO). 

Pathways at a Glance

SAP Functional Consultant

• Work on global customer projects to learn best business processes and how to configure SAP IT solutions.
• Understand and test system functionality across a range of different SAP IT solutions and customer industries.
• Become a trusted advisor on SAP technology.
• Suited for analytical people who enjoy working with IT in customer-facing roles.

SAP Technical Consultant

• Become a software developer for SAP programs.
• Create system changes and bespoke solutions through programming.
• Create innovative SAP software programs.
• Ideal for people with a passion for software development, programming and innovation.

SAP Project Manager

• Be mentored on how to deliver SAP technology projects by Senior Project Managers.
• Organise teams and practice project management methodologies to ensure project success.
• Work to help support real-time SAP technology projects for global customers.
• A role for people with strong organisational, stakeholder management and time-management skills who enjoy customer facing interactions.

• Support Project Managers with the delivery of SAP projects by providing project support and governance.
• Assist with the successful delivery of projects across various departments and uphold high project standards through best practice methods.
• Work on continuous business improvement activities.
• Suited for detail-oriented, well organised and process-driven people.

We operate a hybrid working model, which means a mixture of homeworking, office and customer site visits. Successful candidates must possess a driver’s licence, live within a commutable distance of our Skelmersdale, Lancashire office and expect to spend 2-3 days in the office per week.

More reasons to apply?

• Structured career progression and ongoing learning and development with fully funded training and certifications.
• Annual salary reviews ensure your efforts are recognised and rewarded.
• Hybrid working and modern-day working practices.
• UK & Australian offices, with business expensed travelling.
• Opportunity to work with globally recognised customers.
• BUPA private healthcare insurance and Life Assurance policy 4x annual salary.
• Wellbeing resources including 24/7 Virtual GP and free counselling sessions.
• Salary sacrifice electric car lease scheme.
• Company-funded charity donation of your choice.
• CSR policies such as a Volunteering day.
• Your birthday off and much more!

Find out more about Life At The Config Team on Glassdoor where we are proud to say our past and current employees highly rate us: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Overview/Working-at-The-Config-Team-EI_IE1831019.11,26.htm

Visit our Associate Academy website page to see testimonials from previous and current Associates:

https://theconfigteam.com/join-us/associate-academy/

The Config Team values

Customers – Results - Innovation – Skills - People - Teamwork

Once applications for the Associate Academy open, we will contact you to discuss your preferred career pathway and the interview process.

At The Config Team, our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment built on trust, respect, and integrity, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We strive to create a workplace where all individuals feel welcome, safe, valued, and supported.

We are committed to preventing discrimination of any kind and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. To ensure you can perform at your best during the hiring process, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Together, we make the difference that creates a smile across the whole supply chain, starting with our team.

We look forward to hearing from you.