APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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1 APPLICATION FOR MPLOYMNT Thank you for the interest you have shown in the vacancies within arlington Borough Council. Completed forms can be ed to or posted to Xentrall Recruitment Services, PO Box 891, Stockton on Tees, TS19 1JT, marking the envelope in the top left hand corner with the post reference number. In accordance with our recruitment procedures, your application will only be considered if it is received on or before the closing date, as shown in the advertisement. In the interests of economy, applications received via the post are not automatically acknowledged. If you require confirmation that your application has been received please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or telephone If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date for receipt of applications, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

2 Bespoke eveloper (ASP.NT) Vacancy I: Salary: 29,323-32,486 Annually Closing ate: 15/04/2018 Benefits & Grade Grade O (Pending Pay Award) Contract etails Permanent Contract Hours 37 hours per week Job escription We are looking for a talented developer to join our web team to help us get more of our services online. You will be working within a small team that are responsible for a wide variety of websites and internal applications. No two projects are the same in either size or complexity. Your project list will vary from complete online self-service systems that are fully integrated into multiple third-party backend applications through to building small campaign websites. You will be familiar with the.net Framework and will have good skills in C# and SQL. We can offer a generous holiday allowance, a good work/home balance and flexi time. Your rewards for working at the Council goes beyond the salary you will receive. Lots of benefits are in our employment terms and conditions, such as 31 days annual leave, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and nhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption Leave Payments, to name but a few. In addition to these, we are committed to providing a wide range of other benefits for employees, such as: Additional Leave Purchase Scheme Flexi Time Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme in partnership with Halfords Access to Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling Services Reduced membership to the olphin Centre s Fit 4 Life package If you are the kind of person who likes solving complex technical issues with elegant, simple to use software you are just the person we re looking for. For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job escription and Person Specification.

3 For a further informal discussion, please contact Chris Smith, Web Manager, on (01325) An online application form and further information are available from Alternatively, you can contact Xentrall Recruitment Services, Tel: (01642) or recruitment@xentrall.org.uk

4 ARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL CHIF XCUTIV S PARTMNT JOB SCRIPTION POST TITL : GRA : JOB VALUATION NO. RPORTING RLATIONSHIP JOB PURPOS: POST NO PR COMPTNCY FRAMWORK Bespoke eveloper (ASP.NT) Grade O 3215 The postholder will report to the Web Manager To be responsible for the development of integrated transactional and interactive functionality for the Council s website(s) by developing bespoke functionality and working with existing products (such as the Council s eforms system) at an advanced level. To support the provision of the Council s online services, including the publication of content on website and social media channels Level 1, expected competencies for all employees Key Responsibilities 1. Provide support with the configuration and development of the Council s website content management system (UMBRACO). 2. Provide support with the management and presentation of content on the Council s websites and Intranet, including the development of website templates as needed. 3. Provide support with the management and maintenance of the Council s social media profiles, including integrations with other online services where appropriate. 4. To act as a champion for web based working solutions and service delivery to both internal and external customers. 5. To have an awareness of web related developments with regards to content and transactional services, providing regular updates to the Web Manager and other audiences as needed. 6. To provide support at an advanced level in the development of the Council s eforms including the development of complex eforms and the management of integrations with other interdependent systems. 7. To support the standardisation, configuration and governance of the Council s eforms. 8. To liaise with suppliers and contractors who provide web related services to the Council. 9. To ensure that targets for web based delivery of services and take up of web solutions are met through a co-ordinated approach to development activity. 4

5 10. eputise for the Web Manager when needed. 11. Provide advice, support, and leadership in the strategic development of the Council s online services. 12. Work with Xentrall and our IT partners to establish and maintain a robust development environment using recognised and shared coding standards, design principles, source control regimes, and documentation so that testable, maintainable, documented and functioning code is produced for designated solutions. 13. Management of technical requirement specifications and system documentation where appropriate. 14. Perform the configuration and release of designated systems, ensuring that practical controls are followed to maximise quality and availability of production systems. 15. Work with Council services to determine requirements and propose pragmatic solutions which add business value. 16. Where technologies and budgets allow, work from project briefs to develop project initiation documents and realistic project plans in order to produce a range of user friendly web interfaces (including mobile website interfaces) and associated administration tools with integrations into back office systems so that the Council s customers can carry out transactional services online. 17. evelop functionality that is fit for current and future purposes with the minimum level of complexity to meet stated objectives and adhere to modern accessibility standards. 18. evelop appropriate and reliable testing methodologies, frameworks and controls, and implement testing activities to ensure adequate system and acceptance testing. 19. Carry out your role in line with the Council s quality agenda. 20. Behave according to the mployees Code of Conduct and ensure that employees in your team are aware of their obligations and responsibilities re. conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality and other matters covered by the Code. 21. Behave according to the mployees Code of Conduct and ensure that employees in your team are aware of their obligations and responsibilities re. conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality and other matters covered by the Code. 22. To fulfil your health and safety management role as detailed in both Corporate and Group Health and Safety Policies, organisational statements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, members of your team and others who may be affected by your team s activities. 23. Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post that may be required from time to time. arlington Borough Council and schools within the Borough are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 5

6 ARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL CHIF XCUTIV S PARTMNT BSPOK VLOPR POST NO All appointments are subject to satisfactory references. Criteria Attribute No. Qualifications & ducation 1 ducated to egree level or higher in a relevant subject area. 6 ssential () esirable () 2 ITIL Qualified. 3 PRINC2 Qualification. 4 MCS (Microsoft Certified Solutions eveloper). xperience & Knowledge 5 Approx. 1 years commercial development experience with complex, enterprise size applications 6 Approx. 2 years experience of creating new applications, supporting existing applications and ironing out bugs in new developments, and deploying applications. 7 Approx. 2 years experience of contributing to planning activities, providing estimates that are: pragmatic, achievable, delivery centric and measurable. 8 xperience of managing source code and deploying applications to a live environment. 9 xperience of the entire project lifecycles. 10 xperience of testing methodologies and automated testing. 11 Awareness and application of Web Security Standards and appropriate testing to ensure sufficient security is in place. 12 Proficient with relational database design principles for highly available transactional systems. 13 Working knowledge of a range of development languages and toolsets that are used to create solutions for mobile, desktop and internet channels; C# / ASP.Net Microsoft Visual Studio XML AO.NT MS SQL Server 2005 and above LINQ T-SQL including stored procedures, triggers and views. Object Oriented esign and Programming.

7 Model/View/Controller (MVC) design pattern CSS Web Services HTML 5 14 Knowledge of and experience in the use of the following technologies; JavaScript JQuery JQuery Mobile xperience of mobile development Microsoft.Net Web Forms n-tier Architecture 15 Knowledge and experience in working with the UMBRACO content management system or a similar open source product. 16 Familiar with agile practices. 17 xperience of developing Apps for IOS and Android 18 xperience of working with Lagan/Kana/Verint CRM 19 xperience of working if the Civica Payment ngine Skills 20 Able to prioritise workload and to plan tasks to meet deadlines. 21 Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and user groups. 22 Ability to think creatively and demonstrate good problem solving skills. 23 Ability to summarise and interpret complex matters. 24 Ability to work to broad policy guidelines and to use discretion and act on own initiative as required and without reference to manager. 25 Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of audiences (including the ability to write clear and concise reports and presentations). 26 Able to work successfully as part of a team. Personal Attributes 27 Proactive and able to motivate fellow team mates. 28 Self-motivated and enthusiastic 7

8 Conditions of Service General Conditions of service will vary from service to service. However, there are some general points to cover. Conditions of service generally are those contained in the appropriate National Joint Council Schemes but have been supplemented in a number of areas by locally agreed conditions. The relevant Handbooks are available for reference in all departments. Office Hours The normal working week is currently 37 hours. Council offices are generally open to the public from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (4.30p.m on Friday). The majority of office staff are able to take part in the Councils flexible working hours scheme. lsewhere, fixed hours or shift working may be operated according to the needs of a particular service. Annual Leave The basic annual leave entitlement is 31 days plus 8 public holidays. Youth & Community Workers entitlement is 30 days plus 8 public holidays, increasing to 35 days with 5 years continuous service. Sick Pay Most employees are covered by the provisions of the nationally agreed sick pay schemes which allow periods of absence on half pay and full pay according to length of service. Pension You will automatically be entered into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) unless you choose to opt out. This is a contributory pension scheme and meets Government standards for automatic enrolment. If you do not opt out within three months of joining the LGPS, you will not be eligible to receive a refund of your contributions but will instead be given deferred benefits within the Scheme. If you decide to opt out of the Scheme your employment, earnings and age will be monitored in line with automatic enrolment guidelines. Medical xamination Before commencing your employment, you will need to complete a medical questionnaire and may be subject to a medical examination. Probation New entrants to Local Government will be required to complete a six month probationary period. qual Opportunities The Council is working for equality. Applications are welcomed from all persons regardless of gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religion or belief, social origin, pregnancy and maternity provided they have the necessary attributes to do the job. Part time applications Part time applications will be considered for all posts. Further details should be sought from the recruiting manager. Payment of Wages and Salaries Salary paid into bank account on the last working day of the month. Casual employees are paid monthly in arrears. All payments are made by credit transfer direct to a nominated bank or building society. 8

9 Smoking Policy The Council operates a No Smoking Policy. Politically Restricted Posts The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local emocracy, conomic evelopment and Construction Act 2009 designate certain posts as politically restricted. If this is the case it will be detailed on the job description and means that you would be disqualified from being a member of a Local Authority, the House of Commons or of the uropean Parliament. Further information is available upon request. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for the Council. This will depend on the nature of the post and the circumstances and background of your offence(s). To assist the Council in determining the suitability of your employment, certain posts are subject to a isclosure and Barring Service (BS) check. If this is the case an appropriate statement will appear in the recruitment advertisement. 9