Applications and Digital Development Officer

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 293,000 - 320,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Healthcare plan

Flexitime

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council is seeking an enthusiastic Applications and Digital Development Officer to support, develop and maintain the Council's business applications and digital services. You will work across the organisation to improve systems, streamline processes and introduce new technologies that enable excellent public services.

Responsibilities include administering key business applications, analysing requirements, implementing enhancements and collaborating with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or administering business applications or ICT systems.
• Confident using Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
• Keen to learn, develop and embrace new technology.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer key business applications and digital services.
• Analyse user requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement system enhancements and support new software projects.
• Work with data, reporting tools and system integrations.
• Assist with testing, releases and user acceptance processes.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and software suppliers.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Customer service

ICT systems

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

Applications and Digital Development Officer

location_on Worksop 20/09/2026

The position requirements are detailed below. Please ensure that you have read all the associated information fully and have addressed this in your application.

Job details

Salary £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 per annum (pro rata) Contractual hours 22.2 Basis Part time Region Midlands Job category/type ICT Date posted 11/09/2026 Job reference REQ000688 Attachments attachment Job Description Applications and Digital Development Officer.docx attachment Person Spec - Applications and Digital Development Officer.docx

Job description

Applications and Digital Development Officer

Department ICT

Salary Grade 4 - £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 per annum (pro rata)

Part Time, 3 days per week (7.24 hours per day)

Shape the Digital Future of Bassetlaw

Technology is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting essential council services to delivering innovative digital solutions for our communities, our ICT team plays a vital role in helping Bassetlaw District Council work smarter, faster and more effectively.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, curious and proactive Applications and Digital Development Officer to join our growing ICT team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems and making a real difference through technology.

If you're passionate about digital services, business applications and helping people get the most from technology, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Applications and Digital Development Officer, you'll support, develop and maintain the Council's business applications and digital services. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping to improve systems, streamline processes and introduce new technologies that support excellent public services.

Your work will include:

• Supporting and administering key business applications and digital services.
• Analysing user requirements and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Implementing system enhancements and supporting new software projects.
• Working with data, reporting tools and system integrations.
• Assisting with testing, releases and user acceptance processes.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, customers and software suppliers.

No two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to learn new technologies, contribute to digital transformation projects and help shape the future of ICT services within the Council.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions
• Has experience supporting or administering business applications or ICT systems
• Is confident using Microsoft 365 technologies
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Can manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
• Is keen to learn, develop and embrace new technology

Relevant ICT qualifications are welcomed, but we also value equivalent practical experience and a willingness to continue developing your skills.

Why Join Us?

At Bassetlaw District Council, you'll be part of a supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is encouraged. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

Most importantly, you'll have the satisfaction of using technology to improve services that make a genuine difference to local residents and businesses.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your technical skills, contribute to exciting digital projects and help shape how technology supports our communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Bassetlaw District Council and help drive our digital future forward.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Sharon Challans at [phone].

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.You can read about all our employee benefitshere.

Follow the links below to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

Closing date: 20 th September 2026

Interview date: TBC