DMS System Administrator

DMS System Administrator (12-month fixed-term contract)

Lithia UK – Annesley, Nottingham (Hybrid)

Basic salary of £27,000 pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

At Lithia UK, our Dealer Management System (DMS) plays a vital role in keeping our business running smoothly. We’re now looking for a detail-focused and proactive UK DMS System Administrator to support the day-to-day operation, governance and continuous improvement of our DMS and its supporting systems.

Working closely with the UK DMS System Manager and stakeholders across Technology & Innovation, Finance, HR and the wider business, you’ll help ensure our systems are secure, compliant and performing at their best. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys balancing technical administration with governance, user support and service delivery.

Your Journey as a System Administrator:

• Manage user provisioning and permissions, support system configuration changes, and act as a key escalation point for DMS-related issues, ensuring all activity aligns with governance standards and SLAs
• Carry out regular compliance checks, maintain accurate documentation, and support audit activity to ensure the DMS meets regulatory and internal control requirements, including Sox
• Support system performance monitoring, incident resolution and reporting, working closely with suppliers to maintain reliability, security and agreed service levels
• Provide clear guidance and technical support to users, identify trends in queries, and contribute to improving system understanding and best practice across the business
• Support DMS implementations, upgrades and change initiatives, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes, automate tasks and optimise system performance

Do you have what it takes to be a Lithia UK colleague? We’re looking for someone who has:

• 2–3+ years’ experience in IT system administration or a similar role
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong technical capability in system configuration, troubleshooting and user support
• Good understanding of governance, compliance and change management frameworks (e.g. GDPR, SOx, ITIL)
• Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Confident analysing data and producing clear, meaningful reporting

What we can offer you: 

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love 
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday 
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most 
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart 
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries 
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities 
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding 
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme 

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: 

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. 

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.