Digital Systems Officer
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
2735
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
Contract end date:
31 March 2028
Location:
Llanelli
Grade:
Grade G
Salary:
£32,061 - £36,363
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£ £18.85
Contract Hours
37 Hrs
Come and join our team
About the service
The Digital Systems Team based within the Place, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Directorate plays a key role in supporting and delivering digital projects, systems, and business change across the department which is home to a wide range of teams including frontline services such as Highways, Recycling and Waste Management, Grounds & Street Cleansing and Parking.
About the job
We are looking for a committed individual with excellent IT skills to join the team to help support with a range of digital projects and system implementations across the Directorate. This role will be offered on a two-year fixed term contract and will primarily support the implementation of a new digital solution for our Waste Services Team.
The successful candidate will take a lead role on various aspects of project implementation and be responsible for a wide range of tasks such as system build and development, developing complex reports for senior management, and providing support and delivering training to our frontline teams.
What we are looking for from you:
The successful candidate will have excellent IT related skills and experience of carrying out system development.
Have an in-depth knowledge of the latest trends in digital technologies.
The ability to effectively interpret complex information at all levels, including logical thinking and problem solving.
Excellent communication skills, along with the ability to adapt well to changing situations whilst continuously delivering high quality services.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Alexander Williams on /
Job Description:
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date:
04/03/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
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