Application Support and Development Officer

Senior Application Support and Development Officer - 2 Year Fixed Term (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Harborough District Council View all jobs

• Market Harborough, Leicestershire


• £39,481-42,123 per year


• Temporary


• Full-time


• 8 hours ago

Harborough District Council's vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

We are looking for a proactive, technically capable and service-focused systems professional who combines strong application support and administration experience with an ability to improve how people and services use technology.

They will be organised, accurate and security-conscious, able to take ownership of corporate systems, troubleshoot problems, manage upgrades and integrations, and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.

Just as importantly, they will be an approachable and confident communicator who can translate complex technical information into plain English, build productive relationships with service teams and suppliers, deliver effective training, and help colleagues adapt positively to new systems and improved ways of working.

The closing date for receipt of completed CV's is 9am Monday 26th October 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply for internal vacancies.

Please click 'apply online' below where you can upload your CV and covering letter (Word or PDF only). Please ensure your CV and letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Please also include 2 referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer. Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.

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We are looking for a proactive, technically capable and service-focused systems professional who combines strong application support and administration experience with an ability to improve how people and services use technology.
They will be organised, accurate and security-conscious, able to take ownership of corporate systems, troubleshoot problems, manage upgrades and integrations, and work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
Just as importantly, they will be an approachable and confident communicator who can translate complex technical information into plain English, build productive relationships with service teams and suppliers, deliver effective training, and help colleagues adapt positively to new systems and improved ways of working.