Corporate Systems Support and Training Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and innovative individual to join the Corporate Systems Team.
You'll lead all support activities of the systems within the portfolio of responsibility, contribute to organisational and service specific improvement, and support the Council's strategic objectives and transformation goals.
About the role
The successful candidate will provide direct line management of the corporate systems support and training officers to ensure effective delivery of all support and training functions. You will be providing day to day support, training and guidance to end users of the systems in line with agreed policies and working closely with the support desk to identify trends in issues experienced by end users.
A key aspect of the role is resolution of user queries and issues via the call management system, providing expert advice to users and guidance to colleagues within the Corporate Systems team. You will be supporting wide ranging User Acceptance Testing and internal testing for system upgrades and identifying how any changes will impact on the various services using the system.
About you
You will need to possess an excellent understanding of information and workflow based systems and how data collection impacts on statutory and non- statutory reporting requirements. The ability to interrogate reports for data errors and omissions and seek out resolutions, providing support and guidance to users on how to rectify these.
Experience of managing a small team to effectively manage workload to deadlines, create and deliver a robust training and support package to users and create and maintain training and support documentation, such as guides and training scripts. A detailed understanding of GDPR and Information Assurance principles is also essential.
Should this sound like the opportunity for you, please contact Daniel Blankley via email in the first instance (daniel.blankley@lincolnshire.gov.uk)
Our offer to you
Because we value our employees and recognise that your well-being is paramount, we’ve crafted a competitive benefits package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance. From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
Along with a competitive salary you'll receive;
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice
For more information on our rewards and benefits package have a look at Rewards and Benefits at LCC
Key dates
The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd December
Interviews will be held week commencing 27th January 2025.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire 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.