About the Role

This new and exciting role will work across the business to deliver a broad range of bespoke software solutions as well as third party products to ensure we work effectively and efficiently.

With demonstrable experience of project managing within an IT environment and software implementation, the successful candidate will also have experience of Microsoft 365 capabilities, including Power Automate and PowerApps be able to explore integrating these with existing applications. Practical knowledge of SharePoint would be an advantage.

You will play a vital role in shaping how we use technologies at Hightown to support our front-line teams to provide excellent services to our customers and provide creative ideas to all departments regarding document management and process improvement.

Supported by a team of project officers and software developers, you will ensure that applications are well designed, tested and delivered on time to a high standard.

Line management and excellent communication skills are essential, as is an ability to solve complex problems and drive through business transformational change. You will have excellent influencing skills and experience of managing internal and external stakeholder.

You will need to have excellent advanced MS Excel skills and an understanding of relational databases. Basic SQL would be an advantage but not essential.

Educated to degree level or possess a relevant qualification; you will be a highly motivated, energetic and a quick learner with a can do approach.

About Us

At Hightown, we`re a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities.

The Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays
• £49,758 pa for a 35 hour a week contract
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Well-equipped on-site gym
• Ability to work from home two days per week by agreement
• Free onsite car parking

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th January 2023

Interview Date: Friday 20th January 2023

(previous applicants need not apply)

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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