Job at a glance
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives. About the Team An opportunity has arisen to join our IT Applications Liquidlogic team supporting our social care & education applications. We provide a professional, proactive and responsive IT service to end users of the Liquidlogic Application. About the Role We are looking for an IT Application Lead to oversee the development, continuous improvement and support of our Liquidlogic applications.
The key responsibilities within this role include collaboration with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translating them into technical solutions. Ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of application systems and developing and enforcing best practices and standards for application development and management. You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members; manage escalations to external suppliers, monitor responses; taking action and seeing issues through to resolution.
A good understanding of Social Care and Education and experience of supporting and developing the LiquidLogic product is essential; along with excellent problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices and be customer focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively using your initiative and have a passion for identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Candidates should demonstrate they are familiar with strong change management processes and be able to lead on system upgrades & new developments. Interview date: 12/10/26 No Agencies Please. Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee).
This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants. About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve.
We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at We are a Disability Confident Employer - find out more at The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks. Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath an