The Role
Are you ready to take the helm in maintaining the heartbeat of our Southwark Council’s systems? We're on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Systems Officer to join our dynamic team at Exchequer. The Exchequer team is not just about maintaining systems – we're about driving innovation and making a real impact. You'll have the opportunity to be part of exciting projects that shape the future of our organisation, all while working alongside a supportive IT Service team that values collaboration and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- As a Senior Systems Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the integrity and availability of the crucial system applications used in Customer & Exchequer Services.
- Your day-to-day will involve everything from orchestrating software upgrades and releases to coordinating system reconciliations with audit.
- You'll be the go-to expert, lending your technical prowess to support departmental projects and transformational change initiatives.
- You'll have the opportunity to step up and lead when needed, assisting in the management of our systems team and ensuring the seamless delivery of Customer & Exchequer Services.
- You'll handle system queries and correspondence with a blend of professionalism and discretion, ensuring every interaction reflects Southwark Council values.
How will you make an impact as our Senior Systems Officer?
- Previous Systems experience preferably within a local authority.
- You will thrive on delivering top-notch, customer-focused service.
- An Operator with the utmost efficiency and accuracy is second nature to you, and you're a pro at juggling multiple priorities without breaking a sweat.
- You will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, allowing you to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.
- Strong proficiency with a variety of IT systems and applications.
- Able to handle sensitive matters, your tact, diplomacy, empathy, and sensitivity will be your greatest assets.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.
Additional Salary Details
We will only consider applications from INTERNAL candidates, that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment
The post holder will be prepared to work outside normal hours, including weekends, when necessary.
A basic DBS certificate is required.
About Southwark Council
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.
Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 16th May 2024
Interview Date: 29th of May 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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