Systems Officer
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Systems Officer
Department - Finance
Permanent Position (37 hours per week)
Salary One Team Band 5 - £29,540 to £31,357 per annum
Interview Date:- 14th November 2025
(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems officer to be part of our Corporate Finance Team. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure, to deliver positive outcomes.
About the candidate:
This role will suit an individual who has experience within systems or an individual looking to start their finance career.
Benefits of working here:
You will have the opportunity to work across both Council’s which are located in the south of Essex and approximately 20 miles apart.
The two areas present a blend of characteristics. Brentwood is well-known for its green space and woodlands, even though it’s located within easy commuting distance of London – and the new Elizabeth Line has made this connection even better, with faster and more frequent trains. Rochford is a mix of urban and rural and London Southend Airport sits within its boundaries.
We are currently operating a hybrid model of working, which enables our employees to work smarter, focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for, whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely. Our employees are provided with the resources to be able to work in this way effectively and are provided with a laptop to do so.
In addition to this, we offer many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing opportunities, employee assistance programme, a benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Keerthana Mohan on 01277 312500
Salary range
- £29,540 - £31,357 per year