Lead Applications Engineer (2 posts)

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Join Our Team as a Lead Applications Engineer

Are you a technical leader with a passion for developing teams and improving Digital Services? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead and mentor a team of technology professionals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About the Role:

As Lead Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for key systems in the Application function in our Platforms and Infrastructure team in Digital Services. You will lead and manage a specialised Applications team, ensuring the availability of Digital systems and solutions that meet the evolving needs of the council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Applications Team to meet service priorities and lead an effective service responsive to the needs of the organisation.
• Research and evaluate opportunities, innovate, and utilise new IT systems and services and work with the business to transform working practices, promote best practice and ensure value for money.
• Manage and evaluate the effectiveness of the delivery of services in the Applications Service area and develop high performing services through the promotion of continuous improvement and development.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior managers across the council and with external organisations, partners, and suppliers to ensure effective and efficient IT service delivery.
• Ensure best practice processes and procedures are being documented, followed, and shared within the Applications function to ensure consistency, reliability, security and that the systems support the business requirements of the service departments.
• Work closely with departments in the Council and other IT stakeholders to establish requirements for routine planned and project work, reviewing requirements for activities and ensure knowledge transfer throughout the Applications function.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven ability to successfully managing a team of Applications Engineers in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience of providing an expert technical knowledge reference point for the Applications function.
• Skills in incident, problem, change, and continual service improvement management.
• Proven ability to promote a high-performance culture within an Applications Management Service area through collaborative working across IT service areas and council departments 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to cutting-edge IT solutions.

What we offer you:

Derbyshire is a fantastic place to live and work, with the miles of peaceful countryside and quaint villages making the county extremely appealing. In addition to location, there are a number of benefits to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:

• 27 days annual leave, (increasing to 32 days after 5 years of service).
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres.
• Free eye tests.
• Discount on leisure centre memberships.
• and much more!

How can I find out more information about the job?

For further information or an informal chat please contact:

Fil Thurlow – fil.thurlow@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Dates:  Week commencing 3^rd November 2025

Apply Now!

Ready for a challenging and rewarding role?

If you are a forward-thinking Applications Engineer with a passion for innovation, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us drive the future of our Applications function in Digital Services!

We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply! Just click on “Apply for this job”, register and upload your CV and include a covering letter with your application.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd November 2025

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Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.