Job requirements
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Essential
37 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of developing, managing and supporting clinical and or corporate IT systems and applications.
- Experience
Experience of supporting colleagues to use systems effectively and troubleshoot issues.
- Experience
Experience of configuring systems, workflows, forms, templates, user roles and permissions to meet operational requirements.
- Experience
Experience of identifying, recording and resolving system defects or issues as part of change, upgrade or implementation activity.
- Experience
Excellent track record of delivering work to deadlines whilst balancing competing priorities.
- Experience
Experience of completing work accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Experience
Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information and presenting findings in an accessible manner.
- Experience
Experience of using reporting and analytical tools to develop reports, dashboards and management information.
- Experience
Experience of collaborative and partnership working across organisational hierarchies and boundaries.
- Experience
Experience of working in a complex and demanding environment.
- Experience
Experience of supporting service and or process improvement and transformation.
- Experience
Knowledge and experience of working with data and datasets.
- Experience
Experience of planning, completing and documenting system testing, including functional testing, user acceptance testing and regression testing.
- Qualifications
Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through substantial relevant work experience.
- Qualifications
Recognised IT, technical or systems qualification or certification.
- Additional Criteria
Knowledge of Information Governance practices, Caldicott Principles, Data Quality Standards and UK GDPR.
- Additional Criteria
Knowledge and experience of SQL, Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Additional Criteria
Awareness of API integration, data mapping, interface testing and data exchange standards.
- Additional Criteria
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Additional Criteria
Ability to manage work through to successful completion whilst working under pressure.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Additional Criteria
Ability to manage own workload effectively and escalate issues where appropriate.
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Strong problem solving skills.
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Ability to work confidently with large reports and datasets.
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Ability to motivate others and promote positive team working.
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High level analytical and interpretation skills.
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Presentation skills.
- Additional Criteria
Collaborative team player.
- Additional Criteria
Consistent and reliable.
- Additional Criteria
Curious with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Demonstrates the Compass values.
- Additional Criteria
Leads by example.
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Pragmatic, flexible and resilient.
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Self motivated, enthusiastic and proactive.
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Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively.
- Additional Criteria
Strategic thinker.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working within local government, the public sector or the voluntary sector.
- Experience
Experience of working with suppliers and third party providers.
- Experience
Experience of leading or managing projects.
- Experience
Experience of NHS or other clinical systems.
- Experience
Experience of leading system change control, release management or upgrade testing processes.
- Experience
Experience of supporting strategic performance insights and data management.
- Experience
Experience of working with clinical information.
- Experience
Experience of generating evidence for the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
Job summary
Some people see a frustrating system and work around it. Others want to understand the problem and fix it. We are looking for the second kind.
As our Systems Application Specialist, you will get hands on with the clinical and corporate systems used across Compass, helping make them easier, smarter and more useful for our amazing teams who rely on them every day.
This is much more than keeping systems ticking over. You will configure applications, improve workflows, manage upgrades and help introduce new systems, working with colleagues to understand what they actually need and turning that into practical solutions.
There is plenty of technical variety too. You will work with APIs and integrations, system testing, data quality and reporting, using tools including Power BI, Excel and SQL to help turn information into something people can actually use.
You will work closely with our Information Governance, Data and IT colleagues, as well as suppliers and teams across Compass. Your work will help ensure our systems are secure and reliable, while continuing to evolve as the organisation does.
You can choose to work remotely or from our York office, with occasional travel for meetings and other work related activities when needed.
If you enjoy getting under the bonnet of a system, solving problems and seeing your ideas become something people use every day, this is the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
You are naturally curious about how systems work and how they could work better. When something is clunky or not doing what people need, your instinct is to understand why and find a practical solution.
You will bring experience of developing, configuring and supporting clinical or corporate systems, including workflows, forms, permissions and system changes. You are comfortable troubleshooting problems, testing solutions and helping people get the best from the technology they use.
Essential criteria
- Degree level knowledge through education or relevant experience
- Recognised IT, technical or systems qualification
- Experience developing and supporting IT systems or applications
- Experience configuring systems and workflows
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving system issues
- Experience of system testing and change
- Experience working with data, reports and dashboards
- Knowledge of SQL, Power BI or similar reporting tools
- Knowledge of Information Governance and UK GDPR
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
Experience of NHS or clinical systems, APIs, suppliers, system upgrades or DSPT would be useful, but is not essential.
If you are the person who spots a problem and cannot resist figuring out a better way to make it work, wed love to see you apply.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual salary review
Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!
Closing Date: 7th Sept
Interview Date: 18th Sept
Details
- Date posted: 20 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,921 to £40,347 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working
- Reference number: 784
- Job locations: 2nd Floor, Marlborough House, York Business Park, North Yorkshire, YO26 6RW, United Kingdom
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This advert is for Systems Application Specialist with Compass - Services to Improve Health and Wellbeing in York Business Park, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32921.00 to £40347.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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