Application Development Officer Company Overview: Join our dynamic and innovative team at Southampton City Council, where we prioritize a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth, including competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career advancement. We promote a hybrid working lifestyle and we encourage a healthy work-life balance with various wellness programs. Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Application Development Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with Unit4 development work, including upgrade, module implementation, and improvement work. You will work collaboratively and manage outputs of third-party Unit4 implementation partners. Additionally, you will train and share knowledge with the application support staff, challenge the systems roadmap and make improvement suggestions, and resolve 2nd & 3rd line support queries. You will work collaboratively and manage outputs of third-party Unit4 implementation partners, the ability to build and design integrations between systems would also be advantageous. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions that meet the needs of our organization. Your expertise in ERP systems, project management, and team collaboration will be crucial in driving our projects to success. Individual Requirements: Proven experience in System Development Strong knowledge of ERP Systems Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Being able to understand and write code would be advantageous, but not essential. Work Environment: At Southampton City Council, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we believe in supporting each other to achieve our goals. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. W hat we can offer you : Salary: The salary band for this role is £41,771 - £46,141. The starting salary is £41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands. Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below. Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution, death in service benefit of 3 x’s salary and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC. Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks. Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer F or further information on our benefits package please visit : Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk) Contact details for informal discussion: Please contact Liam Baker, Senior Application Development Officer, on liam.baker@southampton.gov.uk Recruitment contact details: Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4033 For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news. Facebook YouTube