IT Applications Senior Web Developer in Lewes

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions. Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Digital Data & Technology

Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £39,149 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £41,487 - £45,765

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message: We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

The Role & Key Responsibilities: From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference. It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe. In this role you will be responsible for the Web Applications developed in-house. Assessing problems, identifying and assessing technological solutions, troubleshooting and solving existing problems while working with cross-functional teams. We support around 10,000 users which includes but are not limited to frontline officers, the contact centre functions, digital forensics, HR, Finance and many other areas. We have a huge variety of applications on different platforms and technologies.

• Daily checks
• Supporting colleagues through an ITSM tool and adhering to SLAs
• Adhering to the Change process
• Documentation
• Customer support
• Knowledge base sharing and mentoring
• Troubleshooting existing web applications and sites
• Maintenance of existing web applications and sites
• Project related tasks
• Conversion and upgrade of legacy sites and apps using modern technologies
• Any related management tasks that have been assigned

The role is varied and no two days are the same. It can be very high-pressured at times but we have a great supportive team. The starting salary is between £53,000 - £60,000 per annum, which includes a £15,000 per annum market rate supplement.

Skills & Experience:

• Passionate about Technology
• Highly competent Digital, Data and Technology skills, including Microsoft tools and web-based applications including Teams and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to present to groups or individuals.
• Excellent negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan ahead, manage and prioritise workload and respond flexibly to rapidly changing demands.
• Ability to produce and review complex information and documents to a high standard.
• Previous experience in a related field.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Customer service skills.
• Proficient in the following languages and technologies to support the existing applications and sites: IIS, MSMQ, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, Classic ASP (vbscript), C#, VB, Transact SQL, Oracle, Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server.
• Some experience in the following languages and technologies (or alternatives) for the development of new, and conversion of legacy applications and sites: Python, node.js, mulesoft, MS PowerApps.

Whilst primarily based in HQ Surrey or HQ Sussex, the post holder must be prepared to work across Surrey and Sussex and liaise with their counterparts in both forces.

Why Work With Us? Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part-time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits:

• Career progression
• Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Discounts for everyday spend
• On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• Generous and supportive parental leave
• Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• Discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Diversity Statement: We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.