Systems Administrator (Finance & HR) - #194557

An opportunity has arisen for a Systems Administrator to join a friendly and supportive Technology department.

We are looking for an experienced individual who will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and technically minded to ensure the successful support, maintenance and development of the Councils Finance, HR and Payroll systems including but not limited to Unit4 Agresso, Zellis MyView and WebView by overseeing the configuration and administration of these systems and their underlying technology.

Closing date: 26th July 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd August 2026.

You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Please Note

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
  
  

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email [email protected]

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role