Information System Specialist

This is a fixed-term, 18 month contract.

Information Systems Specialist (Automation)

Are you passionate about transforming the way organisations work through automation and low-code solutions? We're looking for a talented Power Platform Developer to join our forward-thinking Automation Team within ICT & Digital Innovation as an Information Systems Specialist.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering our digital transformation. You will be supporting the delivery of the Digital and Customer Experience strategy, working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to implement impactful solutions. This is your chance to shape how we harness Microsoft Power Platform and other tools (e.g. Visual Studio) to drive innovation and improve services for our customers.

We are looking for a person who is skilled and can evidence experience in:

• Using the Microsoft Power Platform with a focus on Automation.
• Developing digital solutions to resolve problems.
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Training and mentoring junior developers to support their development.
• Staying up to date with features and updates in Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies.
• Developing and deploying applications through a structured project environment.
• Testing, and troubleshooting applications to resolve issues.
• Working in an agile environment.
• Communicating ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

Working for Sheffield City Council brings with it great opportunities and benefits. You would work on projects covering a wide range of the Council's information systems. These projects are key to the Councils Digital Strategy and will be key to driving digital transformation with Sheffield City Council.

The package includes one of the best pension schemes available and flexible working arrangements.

Assessment for the role will be based on an application form considering your relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Shortlisting will be carried out based on the job description and the specific skills and experience requirements listed above. When applying, please ensure that you address those in your supporting statement. While the main responsibilities and duties of the role are detailed in the job description, this is generic to a number of posts within ICT & Digital Innovation.

Please contact Alice.Johnson@sheffield.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the post.

If selected for interview, this will be combined with a technical assessment and/or brief presentation.

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We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council