Senior Systems Development Officer

Senior Systems Development Officer

£39,513 - £43,693

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

This role is part of a team delivering service activities in line with departmental standards, guidelines, defined delivery frameworks and operating practices.

The team uses its project, business, analytical and technical skills in leading and supporting a host of system-based projects. Working closely with IT and Digital Services Team colleagues, system owners, users and other stakeholders, the Senior Systems Development Officer will bring their knowledge and skills to the development, implementation, deployment, and support of the team, service areas, and wider council.

The role will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of various organisational systems to support efficient business operations and strategic objectives. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to assess system needs, ensuring software and hardware solutions align with organisational goals, and managing the lifecycle of development from inception to completion. The Senior Systems Development Officer is also responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and continuous improvement of systems to enhance productivity, data integrity, integration and user experience across the organisation.

Key objectives include:

• Leading the development and deployment of system solutions to meet business requirements.
• Ensuring the integration and optimisation of software applications.
• Leading technical development and support for systems-related issues.
• Driving innovation in system design and implementation to support future growth.

• To coordinate, support, motivate and provide training to Service Areas and digital champions.
• Leading to service-specific and Council-wide innovation projects to: help improve the quality and timeliness of decisions; and help to improve understanding of residents’ needs.
• Use the best of modern data technologies and platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.

Please see the Job Profile on the RBC website for a detailed overview of the role, and ensure you demonstrate where you match the Person Specification in your application.

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more