Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. SAP Archiving Consultant / ArchitectSalary: Up to £85,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: London or Manchester - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full timeJob Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect to lead the end-to-end archiving strategy across a complex, high-volume SAP landscape. This role will focus on improving system performance, reducing data growth, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting long-term SAP platform sustainability across ECC and S/4HANA environments. Responsibilities for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect: Own and drive the SAP archiving lifecycle across ECC and S/4HANA systems Design and implement archiving strategies aligned to business, audit and compliance needs Deliver hands-on configuration and execution using SARA, ADK, ArchiveLink and ILM Reduce database growth and improve system performance and storage efficiency Ensure readiness for audit, retention and regulatory requirements Work closely with Basis, Functional, Security and Audit teams Define governance standards, controls and documentation for archiving processes Provide clear guidance to business stakeholders on archiving strategy and impacts Essential Skills for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect: Strong experience in SAP Archiving across ECC and S/4HANA Hands-on knowledge of SARA, ADK and ArchiveLink Experience with OpenText archiving solutions Strong understanding of SAP Basis environments Knowledge of data retention, governance and compliance requirements Experience managing large xehkeey SAP data volumes and performance optimisation Desirable Skills for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect: Experience with SAP ILM Experience with OpenText or similar content management platforms Knowledge of HANA data volume optimisation Experience supporting S/4HANA conversions or migrations If you are an experienced SAP Archiving professional looking to shape enterprise-wide strategy within a complex SAP environment, this role offers strong exposure to large-scale transformation and long-term platform optimisation.