Digital Systems Manager
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2328 |
Summary
Digital Systems Manager
37 Hours per week
£39,152 - £41,771 per annum
Casual Car User
We are seeking a Digital Systems Manager to lead the management, development and optimisation of the Council’s core business systems. This role is central to ensuring our systems are reliable, secure and designed around the needs of both services and customers.
You will work closely with service managers, suppliers and senior leaders to deliver system improvements, new technologies and more efficient ways of working across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage and administer the Council’s corporate and line of business systems
• Lead the specification, procurement and implementation of new and enhanced systems
• Act as the primary technical lead with suppliers during system selection and delivery
• Ensure systems are secure, compliant and operating at optimum performance
• Lead system testing, upgrades and releases
• Support business continuity planning and service resilience
• Deliver and coordinate user training and system guidance
• Supervise staff and support their development
• Promote continuous improvement and digital innovation
You will have strong experience managing complex ICT systems in a multi user environment, ideally within local government or a similar organisation. You will be confident working with stakeholders at all levels and translating business needs into effective digital solutions.
You will bring:
• Experience administering and supporting corporate IT systems
• Experience delivering system implementations and upgrades
• Strong understanding of data security, GDPR and system risk
• Proven project management skills
• Experience managing and developing staff
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 10 April 2026
Vacancy Ref: 2328
37 Hours per week
£39,152 - £41,771 per annum
Casual Car User
We are seeking a Digital Systems Manager to lead the management, development and optimisation of the Council’s core business systems. This role is central to ensuring our systems are reliable, secure and designed around the needs of both services and customers.
You will work closely with service managers, suppliers and senior leaders to deliver system improvements, new technologies and more efficient ways of working across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage and administer the Council’s corporate and line of business systems
• Lead the specification, procurement and implementation of new and enhanced systems
• Act as the primary technical lead with suppliers during system selection and delivery
• Ensure systems are secure, compliant and operating at optimum performance
• Lead system testing, upgrades and releases
• Support business continuity planning and service resilience
• Deliver and coordinate user training and system guidance
• Supervise staff and support their development
• Promote continuous improvement and digital innovation
You will have strong experience managing complex ICT systems in a multi user environment, ideally within local government or a similar organisation. You will be confident working with stakeholders at all levels and translating business needs into effective digital solutions.
You will bring:
• Experience administering and supporting corporate IT systems
• Experience delivering system implementations and upgrades
• Strong understanding of data security, GDPR and system risk
• Proven project management skills
• Experience managing and developing staff
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 10 April 2026
Vacancy Ref: 2328
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