Systems Development Office
Grade/Salary: Grade 8 / £41,771.00 - £46,142.00
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Location: Sandhill Centre, Sunderland
Closing date: 25/01/2026
Interview Date: W/C 02/02/2026
Join our Team
Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted-rated Children’s service, and we want those committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and who have the skills to support our mission to join us.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and highly skilled Systems Development Officer to join our team in supporting the Department for Education (DfE) Families First Partnership Programme implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a nationally significant project that aims to improve the delivery of services to families across the UK. You will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the systems that support the Families First Partnership Programme, ensuring smooth integration, data management, and the effective functioning of technology solutions.
Our team also supports a variety of other critical services and systems across the organisation. You will have the chance to work on diverse and exciting projects that extend beyond Families First, from enhancing existing systems to supporting the development of new technology solutions. Your role will be dynamic, offering a wide range of challenges and learning opportunities.
We want you to apply if you:
* Are passionate about improving the lives of children and families.
* Bring experience from Children’s Services and the development of the Liquidlogic Case Management system, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by local government.
* Can communicate requirements confidently, tailoring messages to a range of stakeholders from frontline teams to senior leaders.
* Want to work alongside dedicated professionals from various fields, gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, innovative environment that challenges you to think critically and creatively.
* Seek more than just a technical role – it’s a chance to support the future of public service delivery by developing and optimising systems that help improve how services are accessed and delivered.
Contact Lisa Briggs at lisa.briggs@togetherforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
Make a difference: Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.
Inclusion: Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.
Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.
Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.
Be part of a happier, healthier workforce: Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.
Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: For additional information please refer to our benefits and rewards information.
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Go to North East Jobs – Together for Children – Sunderland, and complete our online application form.
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