Systems Development Officer

Mansfield District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Development Officer to join the team based in Mansfield - Civic Centre. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,598 - £33,699 per annum (pay award pending).

We’re looking for a Systems Development Officer to join our Systems Administration Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and developing the systems that underpin the delivery of essential Revenues and Benefits services.

As a Systems Development Officer, you will provide technical support for the maintenance, testing and day-to-day operation of a range of software applications used across Revenues and Benefits services. You will help ensure our systems run efficiently and accurately while supporting staff across the service.

Working closely with the Systems Team Leader, service colleagues, software suppliers and third-party providers, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality services across areas such as Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction and Business Rates (NNDR).

The successful candidate will be technically capable and customer-focused, with strong ICT skills and experience of working with specialist software systems, including document management systems, ideally within a Revenues, Benefits or similar service environment. You'll be a confident problem-solver with excellent analytical abilities, capable of understanding and supporting information systems while managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

You should be committed to delivering excellent customer service, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Mansfield District Council is an excellent place to work, offering a range of attractive benefits including hybrid/homeworking, generous annual leave entitlement and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For further information about the role, please refer to the job profile. 

Closing date:  30 August 2026

Interview dates: 14 September 2026

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Systems Development Officer.

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Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community