Digital Systems Specialist

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Digital Systems Specialist to lead its digital transformation efforts. This pivotal role involves developing and administering digital solutions while ensuring the seamless integration of various systems. Applicants must be passionate about digital innovation and committed to delivering excellent customer care. Join a team that values empowerment and initiative to help shape impactful digital services for the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for digital transformation and innovation.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
• Excellent customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and administration of digital solutions.
• Maintain and enhance the integration suite and GIS applications.
• Support the CRM system and ensure website integration.
• Champion digital innovation to improve services.

Skills

Digital transformation creativity

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

CRM systems

GIS applications

Spatial Data Warehouse

Job description

Closing date: 04 January 2026

Join South Derbyshire’s Transformation Journey

South Derbyshire District Council is on an ambitious transformation journey. This is an exciting time to join us. Our Transformation Strategy is about more than just change, it’s about empowering our people, embracing innovation, and delivering high-performing, value-for-money services that put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a culture where colleagues are given the autonomy, resources, and support they need to make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership of their work.

Your Role in Our Digital Ambitions

As a Digital Systems Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Council’s digital transformation objectives. You’ll support the implementation and continuous improvement of digital platforms and services, working collaboratively with end-users and stakeholders across the organisation.

Your work will include:

• Leading the development and administration of digital solutions across Council services.
• Maintaining and enhancing our integration suite, GIS applications, and Spatial Data Warehouse.
• Supporting our CRM system and ensuring seamless integration with our corporate website
• Championing digital innovation and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our services remain efficient, accessible, and customer-focused.

Why Join Us?

We foster a culture of empowerment, where your ideas and initiative are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how digital transformation delivers better outcomes for our residents and communities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about digital transformation, committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and excellent customer care. Join us and help deliver the next phase of South Derbyshire’s transformation journey.

Provisional Interview Date:

Week commencing Monday 19 January 2026