Digital Systems Officer in Carmarthen

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About the vacancy

• Vacancy ID: 3095
• Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
• Contract end date: 31 March 2028
• Location: Carmarthen
• Grade: Grade G
• Hourly Rate: £16.62 – £18.85
• Contract Hours: 37 hrs

About the service

The Digital Systems Team based within the Place, Infrastructure, and Economic Development Directorate plays a key role in supporting and delivering digital projects, systems, and business change across the department, which includes a wide range of teams such as Highways, Recycling and Waste Management, Grounds & Street Cleansing and Parking.

About the job

We are looking for a committed individual with excellent IT skills to support a range of digital projects and system implementations across the Directorate. The role is a two‑year fixed‑term contract and will primarily support the implementation of a new digital solution for our Waste Services Team. The successful candidate will take a lead role on various aspects of project implementation and be responsible for tasks such as system build and development, creating complex reports for senior management, and providing training to frontline teams.

What we are looking for from you

The successful candidate will have excellent IT‑related skills and experience of carrying out system development. They will have an in‑depth knowledge of the latest trends in digital technologies. They will be able to effectively interpret complex information at all levels, using logical thinking and problem solving. They will possess excellent communication skills and adapt well to changing situations while delivering high‑quality services.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Alexander Williams on ASWilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk. Level 3 – you will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing date 15/05/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits (e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme)
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility

Applicants will be asked about nationality and legal right to work in the United Kingdom. This is a requirement to apply. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it later becomes clear that you are ineligible, your application may be withdrawn or an offer retracted.

How to apply

All applications must be made using our online application system. If an impairment prevents you from applying online, please email jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process. Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.