Applications Lead
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an enthusiastic Applications Lead. You’ll have responsibility for managing the applications team providing in-depth capability for delivering or developing business critical applications and support services directly to system users and service delivery functions.
We’re looking for someone with drive and ambition who can support local authority systems to lead on key functions such as Adult Social Care, Children’s Social Care, Children’s Education and Revenues & Benefits.
You’ll have line management responsibility for a team of 11 staff setting performance targets and monitoring progress against agreed quality and performance criteria.
Previous experience of local authority business critical systems would be an advantage with the ability to carry out routine configuration, installation, upgrades and reconfiguration of database and related products.
A little bit about us:
Now more than ever, our work is making a difference. It’s time to believe in the possibilities of a better Barnsley, to look to the future with excitement and optimism. To allow everyone to be the best they can be because our borough is a place where hard work and ambition will always be rewarded.
Our Be Even Better Strategy sets ambitious goals for our borough and informs our Council Plan and priorities for 2021-2024. Within the Customer, Information & Digital department, we’re building on our commitment to transform how the organisation works by finding new ways to adapt business processes and IT services, helping all to embrace new ways of working.
This Applications Lead posts sits in our Service Operations section where you will be supporting applications with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Working with colleagues, our suppliers, and with our partner agencies you’ll deliver real value adding solutions. Your management skills should be on a par with your excellent IT skills in this role, we’re looking for someone who can effectively lead and develop an enthusiastic team.
You will:
- Lead the Applications Team in delivering high quality application support
- Provide technical leadership across all aspects of business critical systems, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills
- Ensure service level agreements are maintained with this specialist team
To join us, you’ll need a relevant Level 6 qualification and leadership and management training. In return for your skills and qualifications, and as a thank you for contributing to our vision and values, we can offer you a whole host of benefits that are outlined in our Just4You package. We currently operate a hybrid working approach where you’ll have access to Westgate (our main town centre office), various outreach buildings and the opportunity to work from home. We operate a 37-hour working week on a flexi-time scheme (7am and 7pm) and coordinate with one another to maintain a level of service cover between the hours of 9am - 5pm Mon – Thurs and 9am - 4.30pm on Fridays.
Here in Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader or learning flexibly online. That’s one of the reasons why we achieved IIP Gold, and why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding.
If you’re interested and would like an informal chat about the role before you apply, please contact maxinerussell@barnsley.gov.uk