ABOUT US

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
The SAP Technical Team is part of the ICT Service. The SAP system is Buckinghamshire Council’s integrated corporate system for Finance, HR, Payroll and Procurement (purchasing & invoicing). The SAP Solution is used by over 4500 users in the Council as well as 200 schools throughout the County.
The SAP Technical Team works alongside other Corporate Applications and Integration Teams to support the organisation’s core systems. The SAP Team’s core focus is to ensure the day to day smooth operation of the whole SAP Landscape. We have a small but dedicated team of 5 Analyst’s, the SAP Landscape consists of about 25 applications and 30 interfaces, with continual changes due to a focus on process improvement, application consolidation and application maintenance.

THIS IS A CAREER GRADED POST WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROGRESS AS YOU GAIN MORE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements*.

• subject to current Government Covid-19 Guidance

OUR VALUES AND CULTURE

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role you will be an integral part of the SAP Technical Team, providing support for key SAP applications. There are over 40 virtual servers hosted in Azure, which supports a variety of SAP technologies such as ERP/SRM/PI/BI/Solution Manager, Portal and Fiori Technologies. The system is also closely integrated with a number of other IT systems using Business Connector.
You will maintain the SAP platform to ensure that the applications and database are maintained at the appropriate release levels, this is achieved through installing, patching and upgrading systems as required. You will also provide Level 3 support to end users and carry out supporting tasks including maintenance of user guides and communication with end-users. You will also have the responsibility of system monitoring to ensure the smooth operation of the SAP systems in line with BCC ITIL processes.