Systems Officer
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue (LFR) are seeking an exceptional individual to join the Service Support Team as Systems Officer. If you are passionate about contributing to organisational improvement and want to help us deliver against our Service Support Strategy, we'd love to hear from you!
At LFR we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities.
About you:
As a Systems Officer at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, you will play a pivotal role in delivering against our Service Support Strategy. You will be responsible for leading activities which contribute to organisational and service specific improvement through support of projects and work programs, supporting internal staff and co-ordinating external contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing an integrated approach to Service Support management, quality standards and service delivery.
- Liaise with internal and external partners to ensure an effective IT infrastructure for mobilising resources and management functions are maintained.
- Leading, advising and guiding partners teams and/or work within own area of responsibility.
- Support development of and embedding new ways of thinking and working.
- Developing and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with commissioners, their teams/partners and across service areas as appropriate.
- Continuously look for synergies and efficiency savings across area of responsibility.
What we offer:
Along with a competitive salary of £33,024 - £36,648 we are offering;
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
Next steps
If you'd like to find out more, please contact Louise Blyth; Service Support Manager, via email in the first instance (louise.blyth@lincolnshire.gov.uk)
Interviews: Week commencing 28th October
We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.