Overview
New Forest District Council is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey to support our Future New Forest strategy. Our goal is to reshape how we serve our community, enhancing customer experience, safeguarding finances, and embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading the support, development, and enhancement of key council applications.
* Providing expert technical advice and guidance across the organisation.
* Supporting digital transformation projects that improve customer experience and reduce manual processes.
* Collaborating with ICT teams to proactively improve systems and respond to technical issues.
* Designing and implementing secure, high‑performing IT solutions.
* Troubleshooting complex 2nd and 3rd line support issues.
* Working closely with stakeholders to understand and meet their IT needs.
* Keeping documentation up to date and staying ahead of industry trends.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, productivity tools).
* Experience supporting both cloud‑based and on‑premise applications.
* Hands‑on experience with Power Platform development (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
* Proficiency in SQL Server and writing SQL queries.
* A solid understanding of data integration and system connectivity.
* Experience leading technical projects.
* Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies.
Why Join Us?
* £40,174 – £43,236 per annum (up to £44,472 for exceptional performance once in post)
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme with AVC options
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 legal, financial, and personal support
* Hybrid working – flexible mix of remote and on‑site work
* Discounts at major retailers, supermarkets, and restaurants
* Cycle to Work Scheme – save up to 40 percent on bikes and accessories
Additional Information
Contact Rich Bird on 02380 285685 or Teresa Russell on 02380 285684.
Closing date: 11pm Sunday 7th December 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 15th December 2025
A basic DBS check is required for this post.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
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