Systems Development Officer - 2 Positions - Transformation

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.03 - £20.18

Temporary until 31st August 2026.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, working times to be confirmed.
Days of working are negotiable, flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

Do you have the experience to configure systems to meet business requirements?

We are seeking two Temporary Systems Development Officers to be part of our Digital Transformation journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established Transformation Team. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels, you will be instrumental in the successful replacement of legacy infrastructure and your skills will help shape the future of our services.

You will have the ability to understand and interpret user requirements and provide appropriate advice and guidance.

You will be self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work. With excellent organisational, IT skills and strong attention to detail, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages, and be a clear written and verbal communicator, with the ability to analyse information along with experience of presenting information in a variety of forums.

To find out more about working at East Lothian Council including our generous benefits package and family friendly policies visit the ‘Working Here’ and our ‘Home’ page on myjobscotland.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

To work as a member of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project team with a primary focus on the effective use of the ERP platform to bring about digital transformation across the Finance Lifecycle.

Responsible for the effective use, via configuration, of the new ERP, including designing and developing system processes (workflows and automations), in line with technical, business and functional requirements. Working closely with the project and operational teams to ensure that delivery is compliant with user needs, aligned with IT strategy and standards and delivers a high quality and effective solution. This will involve liaising with software suppliers and ELC IT Service.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
HNC/SVQ 3 or equivalent in an ICT related subject and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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