Systems and Control Officer

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for public service and financial accuracy Were looking for a Systems and Control Officer to play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the IT systems that underpin our Local Taxation and Benefits shared service.

This is a dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same. Youll be at the heart of system administration financial reconciliation secure data handling and project innovationhelping ensure our services run smoothly and securely across two councils.

What Youll Be Doing:
- Administering and optimising core systems (Northgate Civica BACS)
- Leading on system testing upgrades and fault resolution
- Managing secure data transfers with the DWP and other partners
- Performing complex financial reconciliations and government returns
- Supporting annual billing and year-end processes
- Acting as a key contact for IT finance and external suppliers
- Contributing to strategic IT development and smarter working practices

What Were Looking For:
- Advanced Excel and Word skills
- Strong understanding of Council Tax Housing Benefit or Business Rates legislation
- High-level problem-solving and analytical skills
- Confidence in managing competing priorities and working independently
- Experience in a technical customer-focused environment

Why Join Us
- Flexible agile working arrangements
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to shape digital transformation across two councils
- Make a real impact on services that matter to thousands of residents

Location: Agile working across North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire
Hours: 32 hours per week (MonThurs: 7 hours per day Fri: 4 hours AM)
Team: Central Team Systems and Control
Service Area: Local Taxation and Benefits Shared Service

Ready to take the next step in your career
Apply now and help us deliver smarter safer and more connected services.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For more information about the role or an informal discussion please contact Amanda Dale

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe well prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values equality of opportunity excellence integrity and self-responsibility in all that we do.