Application Developer

Recruitment Specialist @ West Sussex County Council | Focus on Proactive Recruitment, Talent Attraction and Candidate Experience

We are seeking a dedicated Developer to contribute effectively to our dynamic IT Product Team and support the technical management of our new backend digital system.

Salary: £44,075 to £47,181 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full‑time (37 hours per week)

Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ (hybrid working)

Interview Date: Week commencing 19 January 2026

Regular attendance at your base location will also be necessary, and there will be opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

About the Job

Working within agile methodologies and under effective oversight and management of technical solutions, you will be a member of the team responsible for the development and automation of various digital interactions, including streamlining the transfer of data into essential back‑office systems.

Our work in the Configuration & Development Team can feel quite different from day to day! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:

• Help develop and support application and web‑based solutions.
• Develop and configure appropriate digital systems.
• Ensure solution testing is robust and effective.
• Provide expert advice in relation to some or all aspects of the configuration methods and/or digital tools.
• Provide advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required.
• Use your experience and competence to develop enterprise workflow, e‑form and other digital tools.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating an advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge in enterprise workflow, system configuration, or application development.
• Proven advanced practical experience in development activities, including data capture (e‑form) development and configuration, as well as enterprise workflow configuration.
• Experience in collaborating and building professional networks, with a track record of providing expert advice to a diverse range of staff and partner organisations.
• Experience and confidence in engaging with individuals, including the public, service users, and staff, with the ability to establish credibility at all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to efficiently assimilate multiple sources of information, considering risks, issues, and implications of a given solution, and to effectively influence clients and colleagues to adopt the most suitable course of action.

Rewards and Benefits

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, maintain a healthy work‑life balance, and be rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 30 days annual leave plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme.

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CRS01006.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV and cover letter.

Your Cover Letter Should:

• Outline your motivations for applying and detail prior experience.
• Explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the attached job description).

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

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