Working Hours
35 hours per week – flexible / hybrid working
Contract Type
Permanent, full time
Closing Date
11.59pm, 1 June 2026
Interview Method
In person
Right to Work
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available for this position.
Legal Requirements
- Evidence of legal right to work in the UK before commencement.
- Two references (preferably covering 3 years history).
- BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance.
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
Role Overview
As a Technical Development Officer, you will lead delivery of high‑quality technical support and system development within the Corporate Assessments Service. You will provide specialist technical expertise across key systems supporting the Charging Team and the Crisis and Resilience Team, including ongoing stabilisation and improvement work.
Responsibilities
Lead on system testing, upgrades and new developments; maintain and support databases; produce accurate management information; resolve complex system and process issues; work closely with colleagues across teams and departments, providing clear, plain‑English technical advice; collaborate with external software providers; identify creative technical solutions to business problems; support delivery of technical projects and work packages.
Essential Requirements
- Experience maintaining, supporting and testing ICT systems.
- Ability to analyse complex data, identify issues and develop practical technical solutions.
- Experience writing and using SQL to extract, analyse or manipulate data.
- Experience developing and running management information reports.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non‑technical colleagues.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, diagnosing system and process issues and implementing effective resolutions.
- Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, data security and information governance.
- Demonstrable alignment with Manchester behaviours, including working collaboratively and valuing diversity.
Beneficial but Not Essential
- Experience producing planned and ad‑hoc management information for operational or strategic use.
- Familiarity with project or work‑package delivery approaches within a technical environment.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years; additional leave purchase available.
- UK’s largest local government pension scheme with options to top up and life cover of three‑times salary.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave.
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests and more.
- Learning opportunities – workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships and qualifications.
- Membership of Good Employment Charter – secure, flexible work, annual pay review, union relations, health and wellbeing support.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave.
Inclusive Team and Support
- Active welcome to applicants of all ages and backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people.
- Interview adjustments available – inform us of needed adjustments.
- Accessible formats through ReciteMe tool and accessibility tools on our careers page.
- Disability confident employment; a workplace adjustment hub; support networks (Disabled Staff, Neurodiversity, Mental Health).
- Commitment to accessibility standards and disability‑friendly workplaces.
EEO and Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
- Members of the Armed Forces (members or veterans).
- Current or former care leavers.
- Individuals with a disability or long‑term condition.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Successful candidates must evidence right to work in the UK before commencement. The role is not eligible for skilled worker sponsorship under Manchester City Council policy.
Contact
For more information or to discuss the role, contact Daniel Keen, hiring manager, at 0161 234 5450 or daniel.keen@manchester.gov.uk.
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