Digital Solutions Developer

Havant Borough Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Free Parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Havant Borough Council is seeking a Solutions Developer to strengthen ICT and cyber security offerings across council services. You will work with the Digital Services Manager to develop and maintain digital solutions, manage IT projects, and coordinate third-party ICT services to deliver value for money.

The role emphasises learning new technologies, Windows 11/Server administration, SaaS/cloud usage, data governance, and change management. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly.
• Competency with Windows 11 and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with SaaS and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Governance, Metadata management.
• SQL Server support and basic queries.
• SQL scripting (SQLite) for data extracts.
• Scripting in Python, Windows Batch, SFTP management (WinSCP), VBScript.
• Excel and Access proficiency, including core MS Office products.
• Familiarity with MS 365 and Power Automate.
• Knowledge of ICT Change Management processes and 3rd party testing, patching, security and backup/recovery strategies.
• Experience of ICT service management including 3rd party liaison, contracts and procurement.
• Creation of user/admin documentation for applications.
• Core networking skills including printing, firewall changes.
• Business analysis to inform ICT developments.
• Familiarity with MS Copilot and its use in innovation and UK Data Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development, procurement, design and cataloguing of the council's digital evolution.
• Engage with stakeholders to create efficient business processes and value for money.
• Drive digital discussions and ownership across council services.
• Support ICT Infrastructure and Security contracts with change control and documentation.
• Coordinate 3rd party ICT service arrangements and liaise with service users.
• Support technological requirements for local government collaboration.
• Provide design and functional advice in project work and meetings.
• Shape IT processes and implement industry best practice.
• Help deliver core services through technological innovation.

Skills

Cyber Security

Windows 11

Windows Server

SaaS

Data Management

SQL Server

SQL scripting

Python

MS Excel

MS Copilot

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Power Automate

WinSCP

Windows Batch

VBScript

Job description

The Role

The Solutions Developer role will make a positive difference to the Council's Strategies by ensuring we have an effective ICT and cyber security offer, which facilitates all aspects of Council business. The role will provide critical support in areas relating to: ICT platforms for service delivery, business continuity, data and cyber security, tools for innovation, SME contribution and achieving value for money.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the Digital Services Manager and colleagues to:

• Contribute to the development, procurement, design and cataloguing of the council's digital evolution by engaging with stakeholders, maintaining and developing solutions to create efficient business processes and value for money.
• Facilitate and champion digital-orientated discussions and presentations at all levels of the organisation to drive improvement, encourage ownership and delivery by council service areas.
• Contribute to the effective delivery and co-ordination of the ICT Infrastructure and Security contract through the following activities:
  1. Management of software development plans in conjunction with other partners and suppliers.
  2. Development and maintenance of documented tools and standards for software development, including the application of appropriate change control.
  3. Proactive liaison and support to service users, members and partners to promote the development of a valued ICT service.
  4. Act as an interface between the business and the ICT service provider to ensure day-to-day ICT service provision is of a high standard, fitting with the needs of the Council.
• Co-ordinate other 3rd party arrangements for ICT services to assist the Council in its continuing approach to IT delivery as necessary.
• Supporting the technological requirements to enact collaborative local government working.
• Being a technological representative of the team in special project work and meetings, providing design and functional advice to help shape discussion, outcomes, implementation and adoption.
• Shaping the council's IT processes and implementing industry best practice.
• Help the council provide its core services through technological innovation.

What do I need to have?

• A Cyber Security focus.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience working in the fields of computer science.
• The ability to learn and adopt new technologies and processes quickly.
• Competency and confidence with operating and administering Windows 11 and windows server environments.
• Use of SaaS and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of data management disciplines - Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Governance, Metadata management.
• SQL Server support skills (patching/perform basic queries etc).
• SQL scripting skills - SQLite to create/manage data extracts.
• Scripting in Python, Windows Batch, SFTP management (using WinSCP), VBScript etc.
• Excellent MS Excel and Access competency required, including reliable familiarity with core MS office products.
• Familiarity with M365 suite, including Power Automate.
• Knowledge of ICT Change Management processes, 3rd party application testing, patching upgrading, security and backup/recovery strategies.
• General application support skills e.g. licensing tools, application migration, file and data conversion, extracts etc.
• Experience of ICT service management including 3rd party liaison, contracts, goods and services procurement.
• Creation of user and administrative documentation to support various applications as required.
• Core networking skills including network printing, firewall requests/changes etc.
• Business analysis to inform ICT developments and trends.
• Familiarity with MS Copilot and an understanding of its use in innovation and in the context of UK Data Protection legislation.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Support for your continuous professional development
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
• Family Friendly Packages
• A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Living Our Values

At Havant Borough Council, our values shape how we work, make decisions and serve our communities. We're looking for people who demonstrate our values every day:

• Ambitious: we want to be the best for our Borough, our communities, and partners; We are performance driven.
• Accountable: we take personal responsibility for our decisions; we are one team.
• Collaborative: we develop strong, productive relationships.
• Agile: we are responsive to change; we evolve our ways of working.
• H'avant Garde: we are solutions-focused, and we learn continuously.

If these values describe you, we would love to hear in your covering letter how you demonstrated them in your career and experience.

This role is advertised full-time 37 hours per week and will require attendance at our offices, blended with home working. If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Thomas Locke, Digital Services Manager: by email [e-mail] or phone on 02392 446141.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 18th October 2026, and interviews will be held week commencing 9th November 2026.

Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and may not acknowledge receipt. You will be notified shortly after the closing date if you shortlisted.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff members to share this commitment.

Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

As part of Local Government Reorganisation, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.

This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities.
More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website:
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) | Havant Borough Council