Bedford Borough Council

Systems Administrator (Finance & HR)

Bedford MK42 9AP

Key information

Pay
£43,149 to £46,579 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid - 2 days remote
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
6 Nov 2026

About this role

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.