We have some exciting opportunities for individuals with a real can-do attitude to join our education systems team, working on projects for SEND, Early Years, and exclusions, just to name a few.
We are looking for Education Systems Development Officers to join a motivated, solution-focused team that provides business advice, guidance, and technical support on our education systems: Capita One, ChildView, EHCP Hub, and other related systems to support our education teams in ensuring better outcomes for children.
This post is fixed-term for 12 months.
Main Responsibilities
You will:
* Work with all stakeholders (internal and external) to map out business processes and statutory requirements.
* Identify how the main education systems should be developed to support these processes (through recording, monitoring, performance, and management information, etc.).
* Collaborate with others to develop action plans for improvement and oversee their delivery.
* Carry out technical setup work on systems as required to meet business needs.
* Develop excellent working relationships with all stakeholders to facilitate business process improvements aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
* Ensure data quality in the system by working with team members and management to maintain accurate management information.
* Develop and document process notes.
* Provide advice and guidance to system users to ensure effective and efficient system use.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
* Good communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and external contacts via phone, in person, and email.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.
* A flexible approach to work to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
* A passion for delivering excellent service.
* Full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications and the ability to utilize them effectively.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working options.
If you are unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please contact the recruiting manager, Mandi Edwards, Education Systems Development Lead Manager, at: amanda.edwards@staffordshire.gov.uk.
You will primarily be office-based, with some home working arranged on a rota basis depending on service demands.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 11th August 2025, in person.
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymize applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you will bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organization. Just like personal values influence thoughts and behaviors, organizational values guide how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created through colleague feedback and best practices and are central to our People Strategy.
We foster a strong community spirit that unites our staff. This sense of belonging makes us proud of the positive impact we have every day for Staffordshire residents. We are ambitious and focused on building a better future.
We look forward and move ahead—this applies to your career too.
We recognize that our employees are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where staff can realize their full potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
As an authority, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability Confident employer, and a Gold Award Armed Forces employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
As part of our commitments, we offer a guaranteed interview for applicants whose applications meet the minimum criteria for the post.
* Business Unit: Education Strategy & Improvement
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