Systems Control and Data Operational Manager
Liverpool City Council
Job id 4968

North Wales and North West
Salary £56,673 - £62,580 Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Closing Date 26th of October 2025

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Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.   Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council 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.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The Role:

We’re looking for someone who’s great with systems, loves digging into data, and knows how to make things run smoother. If you’re the kind of person who spots ways to improve processes and makes them happen, we want to hear from you.

You’ll be leading a small team, working with software suppliers, and helping us stay on top of performance reporting and statutory returns. It’s a hands-on role with loads of variety and you’ll be making a real impact across the council

• You will be responsible for leading a team of analysts and testers, ensuring they work effectively to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Your role will involve improving the functionality of our systems, making sure they are fit for purpose and aligned with business needs
• You will help the Council make the most of its data by providing insightful analysis and strategic recommendations. In addition, you will support senior managers by producing clear and actionable reports and insights
• You will work closely with suppliers to maintain smooth operations and reliable service delivery. Finally, you will ensure that the Council remains compliant, operates efficiently, and is committed to continuous improvement

Our offer to you:

• At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 26th October 2025
Shortlisting date: WC Monday 27th October 2025
Interview date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview type: face to face and competancy based questions

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Tom Clark at tom.clark@liverpool.gov.uk

To download our Candidate Pack and apply please visit our website.