Systems Development & Information Assistant (Education)
Location:Home working
Hours: 37 hrs per week
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity:
Cumberland Council is currently delivering a hosted ICT for Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. The provision of these services will be disaggregated at a future date. We are seeking to appoint a motivated and proactive Systems Development & Information Assistant to work within our hosted Education Team. This role has been allocated to Cumberland Council.
As a Systems Development & Information Assistant you will support Officers in the delivery and maintenance of the Education database MRI (formerly Capita One) assisting schools with queries who have purchased the councils School ICT support package along with supporting other bespoke IT systems. Under guidance from Officers you will flex across different tasks to ensure processes are effective, data is accurate, and staff are supported in using technology to deliver a high-quality service.
Key responsibilities:
Who we’re looking for
To excel in this role, you will have experience or an interest in working with IT systems and databases with an educational context. You will have strong attention to detail and have good communication skills and can build strong relationship with fellow employees both within your team and across teams, whilst working remotely. You will be able to work across specialist areas in supporting different Officers as work demands dictate. Experience of using and/or supporting MRI would be essential for this role. Having practical experience of using MS products such as Excel, Word, Outlook and share point would be a distinct advantage. Previous experience of using SharePoint and using any call logging system would be advantageous. A proven track record of successfully working from home is preferred.
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Jill Potter by email at Jill.Potter@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
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Application and Interview information
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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