Digital Projects Officer

Location

Rugby, Warwickshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Digital and Communications

Digital Projects Officer

£30,296 - £33,945

This role is to be part of a team delivering service activities in line with departmental standards, guidelines, defined delivery frameworks and operating practices.

The team uses its project, business and analytical skills in leading and supporting a host of projects. Working closely with IT and Digital Services Team colleagues, system owners, users and other stakeholders, the IT and Digital Transformation & Enablement Officer will bring their knowledge and skills to the implementation, deployment, and support of the team, department, and wider council.

The role is responsible for the delivery of digital transformation projects, systems training and development, and procedural activities, along with the transition to business as usual (BAU) functions. There will be a requirement to plan and undertake project activities and to provide specialist advice across a range of areas and to a wide audience, from colleagues to stakeholders.

• Support the Transformation, Business Analysis and Data Analysis teams, Service Areas & Council to understand relevant processes and to address the Digital needs to promote digital literacy and transformation.
• To research, systems, software and assist in the design and implementation of digital solutions for processes and tasks following frameworks and methodologies.
• Support the council in understanding project requirements and encourage and promote stakeholder engagement in digital solutions, process, and design.
• Use a range of tools and software products to develop visualisations and reports which help services to design and improve services and/or processes.
• Work in partnership with services to help them understand, manipulate, and link their data, taking responsibility for improving data quality and accessibility.
• To coordinate, support, motivate and provide training to Service Areas and digital champions.
• Contribute to service-specific and Council-wide innovation projects to:

• help improve the quality and timeliness of decisions; and
• help to improve understanding of residents' needs.

• Use the best of modern data technologies and platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 24 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, 2 extra statutory days and 1 locally agreed day
• Generous pension scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Regular performance reviews
• Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Cycle to Work scheme

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Closing Date: 17 March 2024

Interview Date: week commencing 25 March 2024

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Salary

£30.3k - £33.95k per annum