System Support Officer

Basildon Council is currently preparing for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), which will change how councils operate across the area in the coming years. While this transition is underway, the Council continues to deliver essential services and remains committed to recruiting talented people who can help shape the future of local government. Help Shape the Digital Delivery of Essential Council Services Are you an organised, technically minded professional with a passion for systems, data management and customer service? Do you enjoy improving processes and enabling colleagues to be as efficient as possible? Basildon Borough Council is looking for a Systems Support Officer to join our Environmental Health team, providing vital systems and administrative support across a diverse range of regulatory functions including food safety, housing standards and environmental protection. About the Role As a Systems Support Officer, you will help maintain and develop the specialist systems that underpin key regulatory functions. Working closely with operational teams and managers, you will support service delivery through effective system administration, data management, financial processing and performance reporting., Maintaining and developing data management systems, including Flare and other specialist databases. Supporting the implementation of new systems, procedures and digital improvements. Producing performance reports, statistics and information for service managers. Managing and updating service webpages, online information and registers. Supporting fee collection, purchase orders and financial administration processes. Researching and reporting on internal and external data requests.

We’re seeking a motivated individual who can combine strong administration skills with technical knowledge and a commitment to excellent customer service. Ideally, you will have: Experience operating and supporting IT systems and databases. Experience producing management information, reports and data analysis. Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience working effectively with colleagues, customers and stakeholders at all levels. Experience using Microsoft Office, web software and database systems. GCSEs (or equivalent experience) including English and Maths.

Basildon Borough Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey, driven by our Corporate Plan and the belief that every resident deserves to live in a safe, thriving, and high-quality environment. Our focus remains firmly on strengthening communities, creating opportunities, and delivering high-quality public services., Please note: Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its’ commitment, while implementing a range of policies to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation across all departments. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment, encouraging applications from disabled people and we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We value the diversity of our community and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities, and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups. We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and aligning with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant. All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks and clearance.