Senior Service and Application Owner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Salford, M275DA |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75703909 |
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About us
Digital, Data and Technology Team, or DDaT as it's also known is led by Steven Fry, Director of Digital and Customer Services - Steve has been voted one of the top 100 Chief Information Officers (CIO) within the UK. The DDaT function has won numerous awards over the past five years, including Digital Leaders 'Digital Council Of the Year' and 'Overall Digital Leaders 100 Winners' in 2019 and 2023. We have also won awards for having the 'Best Digital Pandemic Response in the UK' and more recently the 'Best Digital Public Service Innovation Of The Year'.
Our team enables and supports all parts of the council as well as partner organisations. We also work regionally with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and nationally with the Local Government Association (LGA) and other central government bodies.
We leverage the power of digital and data to make the council more efficient and sustainable, with less duplication and waste. We are at the forefront of integrating digital processes and systems empowering all our staff with access, knowledge and opportunity, no matter where they work.
DDaT's portfolio ranges from data analysis and insight to monitoring cyber security and protecting our digital assets, and from leading the development of software and modernisation to providing project management expertise, all whilst ensuring digital inclusion is at the forefront.
We also do a lot more that is unseen by our customers. We make sure the city has digital connectivity, your devices work seamlessly and we enable our remote working methodology to align with MyWork principles.
About the Role
Are you passionate about transforming social care through digital innovation? We’re looking for a technically skilled and values-driven Senior Service and Application Owner to lead the development and optimisation of our core systems supporting either Adult or Children’s Social Care.
This is a pivotal role within our Digital, Data and Technology team, where you’ll be responsible for ensuring our application platforms are robust, user-focused, and aligned with the evolving needs of social care services.
As Senior Service and Application Owner, you will:
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of application solutions that support frontline social care teams.
- Work closely with service leads in Adults or Children’s Social Care to ensure systems meet operational, regulatory, and legislative requirements.
- Configure and customise applications to reflect best practice and deliver maximum value to the organisation.
- Manage the full development lifecycle of technical projects, from requirements gathering and prototyping to testing and deployment.
- Provide expert support to end users and deliver training to ensure effective system adoption.
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery through agile methodologies and user-centred design.
About you
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has experience working in or supporting Adult or Children’s Social Care services.
- Understands the complexities of social care systems and the importance of data integrity, accessibility, and compliance.
- Possesses strong technical skills in application development, integration, and configuration.
- Can lead on system architecture, design, and testing to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.
- Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and translates technical insights into business value.
- Brings a collaborative, values-based approach to leadership and service improvement.
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
Want to know more about Salford?
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