Junior Systems Developer

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are currently seeking an Junior Systems Developer to join our IT team. As an JuniorSystems Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our internal systems and applications to meet the changing needs of our organization.

Outline of Key responsibilities for the Junior Systems Developer...

• You will play a crucial role as an Junior Systems Developer, focusing on developing and supporting Microsoft platforms. Collaboration with our Business Improvement Team will be a key aspect of your work. Your mission is to enhance our organizational capabilities and propel our 'digital first' agenda forward. We are at an exciting juncture with the impending launch of our new Strategy, which will revolutionize our way of working. Therefore, adaptability and agility will be essential traits for you, as you work at pace and support others through this transformative period.
• In an agile team, you will hold a lead technical position and be responsible for developing the Microsoft Power Platform. As part of the ICT Team, we are seeking someone who thrives on solving diverse problems to ensure maximum performance and customer satisfaction. Additionally, your role will entail:
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders and the Business Improvement Team to identify and test innovative ideas and practices, both from within and outside of our sector. These innovations should have the potential to drive transformation, aligned with our new Strategy and Digital evolution journey.
  • Delivering key strategic projects by adopting an agile development approach. You will be involved in development, implementation, and ongoing support, seamlessly transitioning projects into business-as-usual operations.
  • Contributing to THG's overall efficiency, performance improvement, and social value. Your efforts will make a tangible difference in the lives of our customers, leaving a lasting impact.
• In this role, you will also be responsible for developing software solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our internal systems.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has...

• Proven experience working within an ICT development role
•   Experience of developing and supporting the implementation of business system projects
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work and solve problems in an innovative manner
• Experience of working with Microsoft Power Platform Technologies
• Experience of working with others to deliver solutions at pace
• Experience of delivering projects using an agile and sprint-based approach
•   Working with data protection policies

If you are passionate about using technology to drive organizational growth and improve service delivery, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Together Housing and contribute to our mission of creating thriving communities.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Junior Systems Developer role:

• Starting salary of £33,114.9
• Annual pay scale increase
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working 2 days a month in either Blackburn, Halifax, or Wakefield office.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs.
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice.
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award-winning benefits, click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.