Applications Specialist

The starting salary for this role is £36,282 per annum and is based on a 36 working hour week. 

We are a close team, who now meet once a week at our office; Fairmount House, Leatherhead in order to work closer, keep building team spirit and collaborate on our work. Outside of this, we want you to work wherever you feel most comfortable and productive, including from home!

Do you have proven expertise in Application Management? Do you like a challenge and working through problems until you find a solution?

Are you the kind of person who is always trying to find better ways of doing things and developing yourself?

Would you like to be part of a team supporting colleagues across Surrey County Council and helping them be more productive?

If the answer is yes, then this could be your next step!

Your role will be to provide technical expertise in the support and development of business applications. Your objective will be to ensure that new developments meet the requirements of the organisation while ensuring that a high level of customer support is maintained.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a demonstrable track record of supporting key database systems with a large user base. Proven experience of successful, collaborative working on application developments with IT colleagues, service experts and third-party suppliers is essential. The Applications Specialist role needs to combine technical knowledge with a proactive approach to planning and solution delivery.

As important as system knowledge, is the desire to constantly learn new skills, own issues and be tenacious. There is also a requirement for excellent communications skills, attention to detail and the ability to document and share knowledge.

Our team is proud of the excellent customer service it provides but is committed to a philosophy of continuous improvement; promoting innovation, sharing knowledge and skills and seeking personal development.

If this is something you would be interested in being part of then, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.

We look forward to receiving your application which should include your tailored personal statement (no more than two sides of A4 please).

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11.09.2022

Interviews will take please over 2 weeks, weeks commencing 19th and 26th September 2022.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion please contact David Robinson by email at david.robinson@surreycc.gov.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.