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We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Oracle Cloud HCM - Applications Specialist:
Looking to be part of an innovative IT and Digital Service?
The Applications Team at Lewisham Council is passionate about supporting and advancing the council's IT systems, directly improving the services provided to Lewisham residents. Our team combines Portfolio Managers, Application Specialists and Application Analysts who work together seamlessly to put the user at the heart of delivery.
Ready to join us? Read about our job opening below.
We're looking for an experienced and proactive Application Specialist to join our IT & Digital Service team. In this key role, you'll help shape and support our Oracle Cloud HCM platform, ensuring it continues to deliver an excellent service to the organisation and its employees.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex system issues, lead system enhancements, support strategic projects, and work closely with stakeholders to maximise the value of our Oracle Cloud investment.
As our Oracle Cloud HCM Application Specialist, you will:
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
You'll be an experienced Oracle Cloud professional with strong technical and analytical skills, capable of managing complex issues and driving continuous improvement. You'll be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, translating technical concepts into practical solutions and ensuring excellent customer service throughout.
You will have:
The job is remote (UK based only)/hybrid but there may be occasional need to come to the office at Laurence House for team meetings or workshops.
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Claire Harvey, Applications Portfolio Manager - Enterprise Applications: claire.harvey@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
£57,180 - £59,394 per annum (P05)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
