We have a great opportunity for a System Development Officer within the Systems Development Team. Working closely with service areas and project teams to develop and support IT applications within the authority For further information of if you have any queries about the position, please contact Matthew Cushion on 01603 987551 Job Description To support the NEC Revenues & Benefits, Uniform GMS and Profess IT systems. Support the Planning and regulatory services Project team, configuring additional Uniform modules within the system in line with the Council's transformation programme. This will include assisting in the managing, maintaining and the security of application and software administration. Responsibilities You will be using software functionality to help redesign, build and deliver new ways of working across the whole council. You will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across the council to promote a culture of continuous improvement and good governance. Skills Required Excellent IT skills, and a good working knowledge of council IT systems, specifically Uniform and or NEC Revenues & Benefits. Educational Requirements Relevant professional/technical qualification or proven relevant IT experience working with specialist business applications. Why work for us Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live. To find out more about working and living in Norwich Home | Work in Norwich. The council has a long and proud history of being a council that is keen to push the boundaries of what a district can achieve, to find out more about what it is like to work in local government visit Working in local government - LocalGov Careers - Youth Employment UK We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody. Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles. Equal Opportunities Policy The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced. Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment. Benefits We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody. All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support