Senior Systems Development Officer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for Senior Systems Development Officer on a 3 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 35 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:30pm.

Job Purpose:

To provide systems-focused business support to address the requirements and responsibilities of the service with regards to: general service provision; performance management, monitoring and reporting; business planning; and, budget management.

To lead the development and maintenance of the ICT systems used by the service within the corporate framework, including clienting the requirements, and managing the council-wide contract for the council’s property-based business support system.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• To evaluate, commission, test and develop ICT systems supporting the operations of the service, ensuring compliance with evolving local and national standards.
• To manage the council-wide contract for the council’s property-based business support system (PBSS), including: responsibility for integration between services; managing invoices and queries re payment to suppliers; providing regular reviews and managing supplier performance in relation to contract criteria and SLAs; and, representing the council at regional user group meetings.
• To research and promote best practice in systems development and application, and provide or commission templates, management reports, and statistical returns as required.
• To develop and maintain systems to monitor and report on development trends (including: service demand / performance; land use; and, demographics) and policy performance.
• To lead the development and maintenance of the ICT systems, templates and reports required for business planning, budget setting / monitoring and performance management in the service.
• To work with communications and engagement colleagues re the service’s website / content management system, including making updates and amendments and liaising re changes to structure and functionality.
• To review and resolve problems and issues arising from the operation of all ICT systems used by business units, including upgrades and introduction of new systems.
• To support non-primary systems used by business units, where consistent with corporate IT policy.
• To work with officers in related services to maximise system integration, and with Lambeth ICT officers to develop council ICT systems, for corporate benefit.
• To work with managers and staff to develop and implement training programmes to ensure staff are fully trained and conversant with the systems and ICT procedures used by the service.
• To support the preparation of the annual business plan, and lead the development and implementation of specific project work packages, in support of service and business process reviews.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Trained / qualified as a systems supervisor for Uniform (planning applications) and Oracle (financial management) IT systems.
• Demonstrable understanding and successful application of relevant ICT systems, and a detailed working knowledge and application of Microsoft applications (especially Excel, Access, and Project)
• Appreciation of the UK planning framework and planning and regeneration issues affecting urban conurbations.
• Able to demonstrate a track record of team work and a genuine enthusiasm for improving business processes and delivery.
• Experience of working on business-led projects, and a track record of successful implementation of ICT systems using a project management approach.
• Experience of designing monitoring and reporting systems to track financial and service performance
• Experience of researching, collating and analysing information and statistical data from a wide variety of technical and non-technical sources.
• Experience of preparing and presenting high quality reports, briefing notes and complex data.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification/s, or relevant experience

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Jordan.