Information Systems Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Possible higher starting point ingrade

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking an Information Systems Specialist within the Digital Delivery Service of IT and Digital Innovation. The role supports the Council’s digital infrastructure, networks and platforms, including cyber security, enterprise architecture and supplier contracts.

This is a full-time 37-hour post, with flexibility for reduced hours, part-time or job-share arrangements. Safeguarding checks apply where appropriate to the role, and the council offers generous holiday

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support the Council's digital infrastructure, networks and technology platforms
• Protect services through cyber security, information governance and risk management
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture and technology standards
• Provide ICT service management, operational support and continuous service improvement
• Enable modern workplace technologies and digital collaboration tools
• Ensure business continuity, resilience and disaster recovery arrangements are in place
• Manage technology suppliers, contracts and strategic partnerships
• Lead technology-enabled change and infrastructure improvement programmes
• Support the delivery of secure, sustainable and cost-effective digital services
• Provide governance, assurance and technical expertise to support organisational transformation

Job description

This Information Systems Specialist post sits within the Digital Delivery Service of IT and Digital Innovation at Sheffield City Council. The role supports the Council's digital infrastructure, networks and platforms, with work on cyber security, enterprise architecture, ICT service management and supplier contracts. It is a full-time, 37-hour post, and the Council is open to reduced hours, part-time or job share arrangements. Safeguarding checks apply where they suit the role.

What the job involves

• Deliver and support the Council's digital infrastructure, networks and technology platforms
• Protect services through cyber security, information governance and risk management
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture and technology standards
• Provide ICT service management, operational support and continuous service improvement
• Enable modern workplace technologies and digital collaboration tools
• Ensure business continuity, resilience and disaster recovery arrangements are in place
• Manage technology suppliers, contracts and strategic partnerships
• Lead technology-enabled change and infrastructure improvement programmes
• Support the delivery of secure, sustainable and cost-effective digital services
• Provide governance, assurance and technical expertise to support organisational transformation

Checks & eligibility

• Relevant safeguarding checks, where appropriate to the role

What’s offered

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working options, including reduced hours, part-time or job share
• Possible higher starting point in the grade with payslip evidence of current basic pay