Systems Development Officer
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,586 to £35,235 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | CV21 2RR |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Rugby Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ000827 |
Summary
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
Rugby Borough Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Systems Development Officer to join the IT and Digital Services Team. This role forms part of a dedicated team delivering service activities in accordance with departmental standards, guidelines, delivery frameworks and established operating practices.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing specialist advice, technical support and guidance to internal users to resolve systems-related queries and ensure the smooth operation of council systems.
• Delivering training and support to Service Areas and digital champions to promote digital literacy, capability and confidence across the organisation.
• Undertaking full lifecycle project activities including system design, testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing maintenance.
• Supporting procurement and supplier management activities, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, contractual obligations and licensing requirements.
• Some flexible working and occasional out-of-hours work will be required.
About you
The post holder will apply their project, business, analytical and technical skills to lead and support a variety of system-based projects across the organisation. Working in close collaboration with colleagues, system owners, users and external partners, the role is responsible for the development, implementation, deployment and support of systems that enable efficient and effective council operations
The successful applicant will possess strong technical expertise across system development, integration, database management and programming languages. They will have experience in working with non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and possess excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
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
• Subsidised parking
• 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
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Elliott Priestly, our Senior Systems Development Officer on 01788 533472.
You can view full details of this job via our website www.rugby.gov.uk , where you can also apply on-line. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: contact.centre@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
About the role
Rugby Borough Council is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Systems Development Officer to join the IT and Digital Services Team. This role forms part of a dedicated team delivering service activities in accordance with departmental standards, guidelines, delivery frameworks and established operating practices.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing specialist advice, technical support and guidance to internal users to resolve systems-related queries and ensure the smooth operation of council systems.
• Delivering training and support to Service Areas and digital champions to promote digital literacy, capability and confidence across the organisation.
• Undertaking full lifecycle project activities including system design, testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing maintenance.
• Supporting procurement and supplier management activities, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, contractual obligations and licensing requirements.
• Some flexible working and occasional out-of-hours work will be required.
About you
The post holder will apply their project, business, analytical and technical skills to lead and support a variety of system-based projects across the organisation. Working in close collaboration with colleagues, system owners, users and external partners, the role is responsible for the development, implementation, deployment and support of systems that enable efficient and effective council operations
The successful applicant will possess strong technical expertise across system development, integration, database management and programming languages. They will have experience in working with non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and possess excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
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
• Subsidised parking
• 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
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Elliott Priestly, our Senior Systems Development Officer on 01788 533472.
You can view full details of this job via our website www.rugby.gov.uk , where you can also apply on-line. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: contact.centre@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
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