Systems Development Officer NCCHS at Nottingham City Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

39152.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Development, Digital Tools Management, Business Applications Support, Lifecycle Management, ICT Partnership, Product Roadmap Shaping, System Performance Improvement, Technology Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication, Digital Transformation, Microsoft Office, Database Knowledge, Integration Knowledge

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Role: Systems Development Officer Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm Worker Type: Hybrid worker Salary: Grade G – starting salary of £36,363 (level 1) rising to £39,152 (level 4) per annum Location: Loxley House, NG2 3NJ We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our Transformation team as a Systems Development Officer - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more… About the Role As a Systems Development Officer within the Transformation Team at Nottingham City Council Housing Services, you will play a key role in ensuring our digital tools and business applications effectively support service improvement across the organisation. You will manage the lifecycle of key systems, working closely with colleagues, ICT partners and suppliers to deliver reliable, efficient and user‑focused digital solutions. In this role, you will provide specialist knowledge on core applications, support enhancements, and help shape product roadmaps that align with our wider IT strategy. You will work collaboratively with ICT, business areas and training teams to resolve issues, improve system performance and ensure colleagues are confident in using our applications. Your insight will also support the evaluation of new technologies and ensure value‑for‑money, secure and compliant solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor, translating business needs into practical ICT changes, supporting digital transformation, and promoting technology as an enabler of service excellence. With a strong focus on communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement, you will help drive innovation, minimise risk and ensure continuity of service for customers and colleagues. About You Experience across technology including operating systems, databases, applications, web, integration and how it can serve to deliver business change. It would be desirable for candidates to have knowledge and understanding of working with Housing management systems; particularly NEC Housing and/or Total Mobile. Ability to utilise Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Visio). Relevant qualification in ICT and/or relevant experience commensurate to the role Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development You can find the job description for this post here. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 5 requirements in your CV & supporting document. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here. Closing Date: 9th March 2026 (11:59pm) - 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. Interview Date: 23rd March 2026 - Please note this is subject to change. If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working – to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

Responsibilities

The Systems Development Officer will manage the lifecycle of key systems, collaborating with colleagues, ICT partners, and suppliers to deliver reliable and user-focused digital solutions that support service improvement. This role involves providing specialist knowledge on core applications, supporting enhancements, and shaping product roadmaps aligned with the IT strategy.