Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £41,177 - £44,253 per annum
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. the role does require occasional out of hours working.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 04/12/2026 at 23:59
Reference: R/26/349533

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically capable ICT Systems Administrator to join our Technology & Digital team at Arun District Council.

This is a varied infrastructure role where you will work across both cloud and on-premises technologies, helping to develop, support and secure the Council's ICT environment.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in a broad range of technologies and projects rather than being limited to a single product or technical specialism.

What you'll be doing

You will:

• Develop, administer and support the Council's cloud and on-premises ICT infrastructure.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support, investigating complex problems and implementing permanent fixes or appropriate workarounds.
• Design, plan and implement infrastructure changes and new technologies.
• Install, configure, upgrade and maintain servers, operating systems, databases and server-based applications.
• Monitor system capacity, availability and performance.
• Help maintain a secure ICT environment by reviewing cyber threats, assessing risks and implementing appropriate controls.
• Take ownership of corporate and departmental systems and help ensure the Council gets maximum value from its technology.
• Work with colleagues and third-party suppliers to deliver technical projects and changes.
• Produce clear technical documentation, procedures and handover information.
• Identify opportunities to automate tasks and improve the reliability and efficiency of ICT services.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems and is comfortable working across a range of infrastructure technologies.

You should have:

• Experience providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support.
• Experience installing and configuring servers, operating systems, databases or server-based applications.
• Experience of cloud computing and supporting modern ICT infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• An understanding of ICT security and the importance of building security into day-to-day infrastructure management.
• Experience working with third-party ICT suppliers.
• The ability to create clear technical documentation and instructions.
• A proactive approach to identifying problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why join us?

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants breadth of experience.

The Systems Administration team works across core infrastructure and corporate systems, giving you the chance to develop your skills, take ownership of systems and contribute directly to technical projects and service improvements.

The role is therefore well suited to someone who is technically curious, enjoys learning and wants the opportunity to work across a broad ICT environment.

We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers their employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.

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CLOSING DATE: 4 December 23:59pm 2026

INTERVIEW DATES: 15 and 16 December 2026