Systems Administrator (Finance & HR)


Company:	Bedford Borough Council
Salary:	£43,149 to £46,579 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford , MK42 9AP
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting an experienced System Administrator to support, maintain and develop the Council’s core financial management system. This is an exciting opportunity to help ensure our finance platform remains secure, reliable, compliant and fit for the future.

As a senior team member, you will configure, administer, enhance and support complex finance systems and reporting tools. You will work with Finance colleagues, suppliers and technical teams to deliver improvements, upgrades, change initiatives and business-critical support. You will also assist colleagues supporting the Council’s HR system.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, support and develop financial systems and reporting solutions.

• Lead system upgrades, patches, testing and change management.

• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for incidents, problems and service requests.

• Monitor performance, identify improvements and ensure compliance with organisational standards.

• Work with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver enhancements and future developments.

• Support finance projects through technical expertise, planning, resource estimates and implementation.

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