Lead Applications Engineer (2 posts)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Applications Engineer to manage a specialized team and enhance digital services. You'll cultivate effective relationships, implement new IT solutions, and lead continuous improvement endeavors. The role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment rooted in innovation.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Flexi time

Local government pension scheme

Incremental annual pay increases

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing package

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at leisure centres

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Proven ability to successfully manage a team in a large organization.
• Experience in providing technical knowledge for the Applications function.
• Skills in incident, problem, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Applications Team to meet service priorities.
• Research and evaluate new IT systems and services.
• Develop relationships with senior managers and external partners.
• Ensure best practices and procedures are documented and followed.

Skills

Team management

Technical knowledge

Incident management

Service improvement

Job description

Closing date: 12 October 2025

Join Our Team as a Lead Applications Engineer

Are you a technical leader with a passion for developing teams and improving Digital Services? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead and mentor a team of technology professionals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About the Role

As Lead Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for key systems in the Application function in our Platforms and Infrastructure team in Digital Services. You will lead and manage a specialised Applications team, ensuring the availability of Digital systems and solutions that meet the evolving needs of the council.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Applications Team to meet service priorities and lead an effective service responsive to the needs of the organisation.
• Research and evaluate opportunities, innovate, and utilise new IT systems and services and work with the business to transform working practices, promote best practice and ensure value for money.
• Manage and evaluate the effectiveness of the delivery of services in the Applications Service area and develop high performing services through the promotion of continuous improvement and development.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior managers across the council and with external organisations, partners, and suppliers to ensure effective and efficient IT service delivery.
• Ensure best practice processes and procedures are being documented, followed, and shared within the Applications function to ensure consistency, reliability, security and that the systems support the business requirements of the service departments.
• Work closely with departments in the Council and other IT stakeholders to establish requirements for routine planned and project work, reviewing requirements for activities and ensure knowledge transfer throughout the Applications function.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven ability to successfully managing a team of Applications Engineers in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience of providing an expert technical knowledge reference point for the Applications function.
• Skills in incident, problem, change, and continual service improvement management.
• Proven ability to promote a high-performance culture within an Applications Management Service area through collaborative working across IT service areas and council departments

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to cutting‑edge IT solutions.

What we offer you

Derbyshire is a fantastic place to live and work, with the miles of peaceful countryside and quaint villages making the county extremely appealing. In addition to location, there are a number of benefits to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:

• 27 days annual leave, (increasing to 32 days after 5 years of service).
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres.
• Free eye tests.
• Discount on leisure centre memberships.
• and much more!

How can I find out more information about the job?

For further information or an informal chat please contact:

Fil Thurlow – [e-mail]

Provisional Interview Dates: Week commencing 3rd November 2025

Apply Now!

Ready for a challenging and rewarding role? If you are a forward‑thinking Applications Engineer with a passion for innovation, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and help us drive the future of our Applications function in Digital Services!

We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply! Just click on “Apply for this job”, register and upload your CV and include a covering letter with your application.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd November 2025

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