DTS Business Systems Developer

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holiday Entitlement - 28 to 36 days +

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - up to

Hybrid working

Flexible Hours Scheme

Rewarding You

Training on the job

Professional Membership Fees

Job summary

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is seeking a Business Systems Developer in Sheffield to implement, develop and support core business systems across the organisation. You will work closely with the Business Systems Manager to keep finance and HR platforms reliable and efficient.

This role includes expanding the M365 platform, enabling citizen developers, and providing technical SharePoint guidance, helping the team adopt modern, agile work practices and improve overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting core operational systems such as finance and HR platforms.
• Knowledge of M365/SharePoint and modern work methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisational core operational systems, such as the finance system and HR platforms.
• Expand the horizons of the existing M365 platform and provide SharePoint guidance to colleagues.
• Source business systems that align with the organisation's needs and drive efficiencies.

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £39,153 - £41,772
• Location: Sheffield (hybrid working)

Are you passionate about technology and innovation? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and creating efficient solutions? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as a Business Systems Developer! The DTS department is transforming the way IT facilitates seismic transformations within the organisation, and we're seeking your expertise to propel us to greater heights. As a Business Systems Developer, you'll be instrumental in crafting, innovating, and deploying state-of-the-art systems that propel our business towards success.

About The Role

As a Business Systems Developer, reporting directly to the Business Systems Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in implementing, developing and supporting Business Systems throughout the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the organisational core operational systems, such as the finance system and HR platforms.
• Embarking on a journey to expand the horizons of the existing M365 platform, you'll pioneer the introduction of innovative, contemporary work methodologies that empower citizen developers to unleash their potential, working with unprecedented efficiency and agility whilst being the go-to person for technical SharePoint advice.
• You'll be a key member of the team dedicated to sourcing business systems that perfectly align with the unique needs and ambitions of our organisation, driving us towards unprecedented levels of efficiency and success.

About You

As a key member of our team, you'll work alongside the Database Administrator and ensure the delivery of system support and development, whilst maintaining excellent communication throughout. This is an exciting time to join SYMCA as we embark on a series of projects aimed at transforming our ways of working, enhancing the technology used across the organisation, and improving overall efficiencies. If you're passionate about driving change and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.
• Holiday Entitlement - From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working - Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme - Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees' flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees - Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.