IT Subject Matter Expert

Position reference: 50141550

Directorate: Public Health & Communities | Service: Public Health

Salary : £45,718 - £48,710 Plus laptop

Working Arrangements : A gile Working

Hours per week : 37

Contract type: Fixed term until 31.03.2028.

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form .

See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date : 14/7/25 a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Public Health team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
  
  

About The Post

Join our Team as a Subject Matter Expert in Regulatory Services IT Systems! Barnsley Council is an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough, Supporting around 243,000 people. There has never been a more exciting time to work for Barnsley! We boast a town of modern regeneration and welcome our employees to embrace ‘Barnsley as their office’. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and your talent will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in for an IT specialist in Regulatory Services. We are seeking applicants for the role of Subject Matter Expert - this is a 3-year fixed term post.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Are

• Lead and manage regulatory IT projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate regulatory requirements into IT systems.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on regulatory matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise regulatory processes.
  
  

You’ll be responsible for working with the Management Team and colleagues across the Service and IT to understand and lead on the procurement project to replace the current management information system used by the Service to record and report on statutory functions which protect the public. Functions of the Service include food and feed hygiene and standards, animal health and welfare, trading standards, licensing, pollution control, health and safety and the dog warden.

To join us, you’ll need a level 6 qualification, strong leadership and analytical skills and be able to effectively manage resources. You’ll be an excellent communicator who is able to explain technical information clearly to stakeholders from technical and non-technical backgrounds.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact [email protected]

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: Subject Matter Expert (Reg Services) Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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