Business Efficiency Officer at Nottingham City Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

44075.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

High-Level Decision-Making, Strategic Advisory, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, User Research, Product Management, Emerging Technologies, AI, Machine Learning, Automation, Web Bots, Technical Skills, Development Skills, Data Dashboards, Performance Insights

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours weekly Worker Type: Hybrid Worker Salary: Starting Salary is £40,777 (Level one) rising to £44,075 ‘pro rata for part-time’ Location: Eastcroft Depot, London Road, NG2 3AH We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. * You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here. About the Role The Business Efficiency Officer will play a key role in shaping and modernising our frontline Waste and Cleansing service, ensuring they deliver best value and reflect the Council’s commitment to putting citizens first. This role leads the design and development of operational and digital solutions that enhance service efficiency, optimise resource use, and improve customer experience across Nottingham City. The postholder is responsible for the procurement, implementation, and ongoing management of systems and digital platforms that support end-to-end service delivery—from resident engagement to frontline operations. These solutions must be secure, compliant with legislation, and rigorously tested to meet high standards of performance and reliability. By embedding streamlined reporting and response processes, the Business Efficiency Officer ensures services are responsive, data-driven, and aligned with the Council’s strategic priorities. About You The ideal candidate will have: · Proven experience in high-level decision-making and strategic advisory, with the ability to champion innovative digital solutions and deputise for senior officers when required · Strong project management and analytical skills, including the ability to scope, design, and deliver technical and non-technical digital projects, while identifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies. · Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, working effectively with user researchers, product managers, analysts, and delivery teams to drive service improvements through technology. · Expertise in emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, automation, and web bots, with a track record of implementing these tools to enhance customer and colleague experiences · Advanced technical and development skills, with experience designing and building complex digital solutions, mentoring others, and developing data dashboards to support performance insights and decision-making. You can find the job description for this post here At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page. For informal enquiries please contact Chidi Egenti, Service Manager - Waste and Cleansing, by telephone on 07950945695 or by email at chidi.egenti@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. Closing Date: 12th October Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held: 24th October 2025 If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Responsibilities

The Business Efficiency Officer will shape and modernise the frontline Waste and Cleansing service, ensuring best value and citizen-first commitment. This role involves designing operational and digital solutions to enhance service efficiency and improve customer experience.