Job Introduction
This permanent, full-time position has a starting salary of £34,660 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
We have a great opportunity to join our Business Systems and Digital team as a Business Systems and Information Quality Advisor. Your contractual location will be either Woodhatch Place, Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF or Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6JD.
We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time.
Our Offer to You
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26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
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Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
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A generous local government salary related pension
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Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
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Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
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An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
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Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
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Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
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A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
Are you inquisitive, methodical, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service? Do you enjoy solving problems and helping others make the most of digital tools? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Our mission is to provide outstanding support to frontline Adult Social Care (ASC) staff through our core business systems: LAS, Controcc and Wisdom. We aim to maximise system functionality and develop bespoke solutions that ensure our systems are fit for purpose across multiple teams.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll split your time between supporting our Information Quality Helpdesk and working on specific system development projects.
Your key responsibilities as a Business Systems and Information Quality Advisor will include:
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Helping frontline staff resolve recording errors and system issues
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Coaching users to build confidence and competence in using our core systems
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Collaborating on building and testing forms, outputs, and bespoke solutions
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Supporting system upgrades by testing new functionality and ensuring readiness for release
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Promoting the importance of data quality and accurate recording across ASC
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in shaping how ASC uses technology to deliver services, improve data quality, and support staff across the organisation. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
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Commitment to excellent customer service and ability to help staff to understand systems processes, information quality and functionality
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Some knowledge of adult social care, including operational knowledge of social care systems (e.g. Liquid Logic-SystemC) with an understanding of the principles behind social care practice
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Ability to work on multiple tasks at once and develop excellent working relationships with colleagues
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Experience of user acceptance testing, and/or systems development
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Ability to travel across the county of Surrey to various locations to attend meetings when needed. Much of our work is now carried out remotely so you will be adept at using technology such as MS Teams
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Experience of using o365 including Word and Excel to a high standard
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
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What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Business Systems and Information Quality Advisor and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?
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Give an example of when you have worked with different stakeholders to achieve a goal. How did you build relationships and keep everyone involved?
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This role requires working flexibly across different workstreams and teams. Can you share an example of how you’ve adapted to changing priorities or worked collaboratively to meet a shared goal?
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This role involves supporting colleagues and service users through system changes and issue resolution. Can you describe a time when you provided excellent customer service in a business systems or data-related context? What was the situation, and how did you ensure a positive outcome?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the attached job description.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact either Christine Pettitt on [email protected] or Debbie Stevens on [email protected].
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
