Job Description

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

Digital Developer (Internally known as Business Solutions Developer)

Position:

Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week

Location:

Birmingham/Hybrid - minimum two days a week in office


Are you a driven professional seeking to make an impact in business solutions?


With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK's most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

Manager's quote:

We are busy delivering exciting new digital platforms, software and processes to our dedicated operational teams across Citizen and you can be part of that by bringing your passion, knowledge and experience to enhance our team.


As a

Digital Developer

you will be responsible for all technical aspects undertaken by the ICT Solutions team. You will be expected to provide technical specifications and carry out the changes for multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and challenges, therefore an excellent ability to plan, prioritise and communicate is essential. A positive and 'can do' attitude is essential along with an ability to problem solve in a pressurised environment.

We are a dynamic team that work at pace, we have an excellent track record of delivering high value, qualitative and operationally diverse projects. We are passionate about making a difference and delivering change to Citizen. We are enablers and we care about the solutions we deliver and maintain.

In housing you can make a real difference, the role of Digital Developer will involve:

Liaising with stake holders at all levels Ensuring the focus is for delivering for our customers and colleagues Delivering changes that have positive impacts on people's lives Making a difference

As Digital Developer, we need you to have:

Educated to Degree level or proven experience Some experience of providing technical specifications and successful delivery of ICT and business projects Knowledge and experience of Housing Management systems, preferably ActiveH, interfacing systems, processes, and scripting Ability to adapt to an everchanging technical landscape Ability to stay ahead of the technical curve and learn new skills A passion for technology A team player who is highly motivated, likes to ask questions and is comfortable being customer facing

We would be

really

excited if you have:

An Agile, Prince 2 or similar project management qualification

What We Offer:

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation. Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 25 days per year plus bank holidays Annual leave purchase scheme - option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) Organisational sick pay Generous Pension Scheme - The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies. Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Find out more here:

Citizen | Benefits

Company Culture:

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people


To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in X.


We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.


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Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

Closing date: 11th May 2025

Interview date: 22nd May 2025

Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.