This is an exciting opportunity to join Maidstone Borough Council at the start of its automation journey, designing and delivering automation solutions that improve the efficiency, reliability and scalability of the services we provide. As Senior Automation Specialist you will identify automation opportunities and implement solutions using Power Automate, Python, AI and robotic process automation.
You will work closely with Transformation and Digital Services, ICT and Council service areas to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort and improve data quality. You will also support and enhance the Council’s Performance Management solution and contribute to standards and best practice for automation.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver automation solutions across Council services
* Use Power Automate, Python, AI and RPA to improve efficiency
* Work with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities
* Support and improve the Performance Management system
* Contribute to automation standards and best practices
This is a full time role working 37 hours per week on a permanent contract. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, combining the flexibility to work from home with time in the office as required (approximately two days a month).
About You:
You will have strong practical experience in automation and process improvement, with the ability to design and deliver robust solutions in a complex environment.
You will have experience delivering end-to-end automation projects, analysing business processes, and implementing improvements using Power Automate, Python, AI and RPA.
You will also have strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Excellent knowledge of Power Automate
* Understanding of APIs, integrations and data flows
* SQL knowledge
* Experience with Power Apps / Power BI
* Local government experience
Our Offer:
A range of benefits including:
* Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
* 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles
* Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
* Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.
* Free parking
* Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.
* Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
* Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
* Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
* Season Ticket Loan to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
* Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
* Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
* A professional fee payment, if required for the role
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