Systems and Digital Development Officer

Service: HR & OD

Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025

We continue with our exciting journey of digital transformation, having recently implemented a new HR & Payroll System.

To support the Programme Manager, a vacancy has arisen for a Systems & Digital Development Officer. The post holder will be required to develop and coordinate the delivery of a programme of work to administer the on-going development of our core HR and Payroll Systems and processes. With efficient performance and customer experience as the driving force, the post holder will be responsible for the development, prioritisation, implementation, and evaluation of key systems, functionality, and processes in line with the council’s digital first automation agenda. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring systems security, integrity and confidentiality at all times.

Working as part of a team the post holder will be responsible for the line management support to our System Administrators who provide the day-to-day administration of our HR & Payroll systems.

The postholder will have demonstrable experience of developing and successfully introducing new software and ways of working to stakeholders. Experience working on change projects involving complex systems is essential. Excellent communication skills are key to achieving successful outcomes from constructive challenging of existing practice, confidently influencing stakeholders, and developing new, innovative approaches as part of a proactive team.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 13th January 2025

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s director.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Mary Soudan - Programme Manager (Systems Development)
• Telephone: 01586 555223
• Email: mary.soudan@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB15409/037101

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.