Business Partner - Systems
Stockton-on-Tees Borough CouncilStockton-on-Tees, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (fixed term, full time) with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council based in Stockton-on-Tees. The advertised salary is £38,220 - £40,777. Applications close on 6 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- Are you passionate about systems and digital innovation, with a focus on improving services and driving positive change?
- Do you have the skills to support transformation and enhance systems services?
- Can you use technology to improve processes and deliver a better user experience?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Partner to join our Systems team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
The Systems team delivers comprehensive system development and support to both the Adults, Health & Wellbeing and Children’s Services Directorates.
You will be joining a dynamic team dedicated to the support and development of the Children’s Services case management systems.
- Contribute towards the overall system strategy.
- Represent the service in operational transformation and strategy groups.
- Manage System implementation, changes and enhancements to support service improvement.
- Day to day system maintenance and support including 2nd and 3rd line helpdesk and problem resolution.
- Liaison with system software suppliers and the co-ordination and negotiation of contracts.
- Management of system replacement projects.
- Has experience developing, supporting and maintaining case management and finance systems
- Understands the opportunities and challenges of digital technologies in a local authority context.
- Communicates confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Can interpret data and insights to inform decision-making.
- Brings creativity, problem-solving and a strong customer focus.
- Thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Experience with System C’s Liquid Logic Children’s and Controcc Children’s systems is desirable, but not essential.
This is a fixed term role expected to last 18 months.
As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application.
To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £40,777
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
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Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Helen Ruddick, Manager - Children's Systems
helen.ruddick@stockton.gov.uk
01642 526409
Louise Dowson, Senior Business Partner - Systems
louise.dowson@stockton.gov.uk
01642 527685
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
We expect to hold interviews on 22 September 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified via North East Jobs.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
How this role compares
We hold 350 council vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £33,699. This role pays more than about 65% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 555 of them in North East.
You have 7 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has 12 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
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