Placement Technical Specialist

Job Details

• Organisation:
  Leicestershire County Council
• Location:
  
  County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
• Worker Category:
  Hybrid Worker
• Salary: £25,191 – £25,590 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• Working Hours:
  
  37 hours per week
• Contract Type:
  Fixed term for 12 months
• Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Placement Technical Specialist – 12‑month fixed‑term placement on the Agile Development Team or Digital Services Team.

Support vital IT systems in social care, education, school transport and highway maintenance. Learn and contribute to our Microsoft Power Platform, chatbots, Python, SQL, Drupal‑based website development and other technology stacks.

• Gather user requirements
• Build and maintain applications or websites
• Translate user requirements into functional software
• Maintain software platforms
• Resolve incidents promptly
• Write front‑end and back‑end code for changes and fixes
• Engage with stakeholders
• Document solutions for future support and training
• Support team members and other Technical Specialists

• Currently studying a degree related to IT and application development, software engineering, AI or other data‑driven solutions
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to recognise when to raise risks or concerns
• Customer‑focused approach
• Knowledge or keen interest in technology
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to demonstrate our core values during the selection process

• Flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, compressed hours and remote working options
• Supportive, friendly team culture and strong professional development opportunities
• Rewarding impact on local communities through technology services

We will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability and encourage all candidates to apply regardless of background. All decisions will be based on merit and suitability for the role.