System Development Consultant

Are you an experienced System Development Consultant looking for a new opportunity in the public sector? Our client, a progressive organisation, is seeking not just one, but three talented individuals to join their team as System Development Consultants. This is a permanent position with a competitive annual salary of �57,201. If you are passionate about system development, configuration, and service improvement, then this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client is a leading public sector organisation and is committed to diversity and equality in its services and employment practises. They expect all employees to comply with and promote their policies and challenge any form of discrimination. As such, they are looking for individuals who share this commitment and are eager to make a positive impact in their work.

As a System Development Consultant, you will have the opportunity to lead the development of critical line of business applications, manage the technical environment, and implement service improvements through effective configuration. You will be the go-to expert in design and configuration of NEC Housing modules and will work closely with service users and NEC consultants to produce system requirements and specifications. Your decisions will be crucial in ensuring the best solutions for managing processes and delivering exceptional services to customers.

Key External Contacts:

• Solution suppliers
• Professional groups
• Other local authorities
• Partner agencies and organisations
• Government departments
• LBC residents
• External auditors

Key Internal Contacts:

• Directors of services using the Housing systems
• Heads of Service
• Digital system users
• CDS teams
• Procurement
• Finance & Audit
• Business Intelligence team

Financial Dimensions:

• Management of line of business systems used to calculate payments and generate payment files.
• Advise stakeholders and CDS squads on financial aspects of technical system upgrades and migration work, highlighting potential savings.
• Support the financial interfaces between systems and ensure data reconciliation.
• Provide reports, dashboards, and analytical data on the cost of service provision, essential for financial controls.
• Responsible for timely application configuration for finance recording and support statutory submissions for external funding and budget monitoring.

Key Areas for Decision Making:

• Make crucial decisions on the use and management of NEC Housing, impacting service delivery to customers.
• Decide on the appointment of NEC consultants for configuration services or data cleansing operations.
• Prioritise workload to meet project deadlines and service levels.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on technical changes, data integrity, system configuration, and process changes.
• Strategically balance priorities of stakeholders to achieve overall application configuration objectives.

Other Considerations:

• Occasional evening, night-time, and weekend working may be required to minimise system disruption.
• Flexibility and mobility may be needed with visits and work across various Council offices.

Our client offers a range of enticing perks, including remote working options and pension contribution matching. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

If you have the required skills and experience, and you are ready for a new challenge in the public sector, apply now! Be part of an organisation that makes a real difference in the community and offers a supportive and inclusive work environment. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

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