Job description
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

As our Systems Development Officer you’ll be part of dedicated team within IT and Digital Services, leading and supporting a host of system-based projects while utilising your project, business, analytical and technical skills.
Working closely with colleagues, system owners, users and other stakeholders, you’ll bring your skills to the development, implementation, deployment, and support of the team, service areas, and wider council.
You’ll be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of various organisational systems to support efficient business operations and strategic objectives. You’ll be collaborating with internal stakeholders to assess system needs ensuring software and hardware solutions align with organisational goals and managing the lifecycle of development from inception to completion.
The Systems Development Officer is also responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and continuous improvement of systems to enhance productivity, data integrity, integration and user experience across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist advice, technical support and guidance to internal users to resolve systems-related queries and ensure the smooth operation of council systems.
• Delivering training and support to Service Areas and digital champions to promote digital literacy, capability and confidence across the organisation.
• Undertaking full lifecycle project activities including system design, testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing maintenance.
• Supporting procurement and supplier management activities, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, contractual obligations and licensing requirements.
• Some flexible working and occasional out-of-hours work will be required.