Organisation:
Leicestershire County Council Work Location:
County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA Worker Category:
Hybrid Worker Salary:
£34,350 - £37,950 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours:
37 Hours per week Contract Type:
Fixed term for 12 months Closing Date:
10th February 2025 Interview Date(s):
TBC The LTS Professional & Business Services LEAMIS Team are looking to recruit a Software Specialist. This exciting opportunity has arisen with the expansion and diversification of our service catalogue to our 250+ supported schools and academies across Leicestershire and surrounding counties. We are an accredited MIS support team by our partners SIMS, Access, Bromcom MIS and Finance, Arbor, and Scholarpack, and we look forward to the successful candidate joining us in delivering services to our supported schools. About the Role
Ideally, the successful candidate will be an innovative and dynamic individual, with an understanding and hands-on experience of schools FAS (Finance Accounting Systems) and MIS (Schools Management Information Systems). You will be working across Software and Finance teams as well as working independently to contribute and promote our range of services. This role will be for a 12-month temporary contract in the first instance, to support the transition of the School Financial Services remodel and the introduction of Access Budgets to the majority of Local Authority Maintained schools and to diversify and expand our service catalogue. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support and promote the delivery of Access Budgets. Support and promote the delivery of accredited school supported FAS and MIS systems to LA maintained and academy schools. Support LEAMIS Software Specialist, Servicedesk, Schools Financial Advisers. Review and make recommendations for new service offerings under the guidance of the Head of Professional & Business Services and Senior Software Business Specialist and provide expertise in their development. Ensure that services are delivered to agreed SLAs in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Deliver, promote, coordinate, produce, and develop our MIS/FAS services using a variety of techniques, including formal presentations, training delivery, webinars, onsite training, and remote sessions. This role will be responsible for income generation and contributing successfully to the income targets within this team. About You
To apply for this post, you must: Have hands-on experience of schools (FAS Finance Accounting Systems) and MIS (Schools Management Information Systems). Hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or achieved proficiency in SFIA skills at Level 2. Possess good customer care skills with demonstrable experience where customers are engaged on a daily basis. Have practical experience of Microsoft Office suite and operating platforms. Be able to present clearly and effectively to a range of audiences and possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines. Provide clear, accurate, concise written documentation. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to work with team members to achieve agreed objectives. You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. Interested in Flexible Working?
We are keen to support employees in balancing their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit individual personal circumstances while still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss possible flexible working options applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. Contact Information
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Lisa Cope - Senior Business Services Specialist Telephone: 01162311280 Email: lisa.cope@leics.gov.uk How to Apply
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation that is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal:
https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home . By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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Leicestershire County Council Work Location:
County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA Worker Category:
Hybrid Worker Salary:
£34,350 - £37,950 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours:
37 Hours per week Contract Type:
Fixed term for 12 months Closing Date:
10th February 2025 Interview Date(s):
TBC The LTS Professional & Business Services LEAMIS Team are looking to recruit a Software Specialist. This exciting opportunity has arisen with the expansion and diversification of our service catalogue to our 250+ supported schools and academies across Leicestershire and surrounding counties. We are an accredited MIS support team by our partners SIMS, Access, Bromcom MIS and Finance, Arbor, and Scholarpack, and we look forward to the successful candidate joining us in delivering services to our supported schools. About the Role
Ideally, the successful candidate will be an innovative and dynamic individual, with an understanding and hands-on experience of schools FAS (Finance Accounting Systems) and MIS (Schools Management Information Systems). You will be working across Software and Finance teams as well as working independently to contribute and promote our range of services. This role will be for a 12-month temporary contract in the first instance, to support the transition of the School Financial Services remodel and the introduction of Access Budgets to the majority of Local Authority Maintained schools and to diversify and expand our service catalogue. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Support and promote the delivery of Access Budgets. Support and promote the delivery of accredited school supported FAS and MIS systems to LA maintained and academy schools. Support LEAMIS Software Specialist, Servicedesk, Schools Financial Advisers. Review and make recommendations for new service offerings under the guidance of the Head of Professional & Business Services and Senior Software Business Specialist and provide expertise in their development. Ensure that services are delivered to agreed SLAs in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Deliver, promote, coordinate, produce, and develop our MIS/FAS services using a variety of techniques, including formal presentations, training delivery, webinars, onsite training, and remote sessions. This role will be responsible for income generation and contributing successfully to the income targets within this team. About You
To apply for this post, you must: Have hands-on experience of schools (FAS Finance Accounting Systems) and MIS (Schools Management Information Systems). Hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or achieved proficiency in SFIA skills at Level 2. Possess good customer care skills with demonstrable experience where customers are engaged on a daily basis. Have practical experience of Microsoft Office suite and operating platforms. Be able to present clearly and effectively to a range of audiences and possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines. Provide clear, accurate, concise written documentation. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to work with team members to achieve agreed objectives. You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. Interested in Flexible Working?
We are keen to support employees in balancing their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit individual personal circumstances while still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss possible flexible working options applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. Contact Information
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Lisa Cope - Senior Business Services Specialist Telephone: 01162311280 Email: lisa.cope@leics.gov.uk How to Apply
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation that is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal:
https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home . By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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