About Us Cottsway is a registered housing provider working in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.
We are the largest affordable housing provider in the district of West Oxfordshire.
We own and manage over 5,800 homes ranging from flats and bungalows to family homes, for rent and Low-Cost Home Ownership (LCHO).
We have over 12,000 customers.
We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme.
We are proud to: Reinvest our profits every year not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer's homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work.
Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed.
Be active in and bring social value to our local communities.
Working for us Cottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities.
We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide.
Based in the market town of Witney, we: Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits.
Support agile working.
Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme.
Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector.
About the role We're seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Developer to provide vital support to our IT & Projects Team.
The ideal candidate will have excellent programming and analytical skills, with the ability to design, implement, and maintain data-driven solutions that enhance existing systems and align with organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing solutions for self-service data access and reporting capabilities across the organisation, designing and maintaining systems and automations that improve business processes, and providing technical support and training for end-users and technical teams.
Requirements : Proficiency in SQL, Python, and JavaScript (or other object-oriented programming language) Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, or advanced reporting tools Strong understanding of business process automation and systems integration including API's, REST, and Graph Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure Functions and Azure Application services Analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and development Supportive and inclusive work environment Flexible working arrangements Benefits include 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 days after 2 years' service), a pension scheme with a generous employer contribution of up to 10%, discounted gym and swim membership, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Additional benefits include electric vehicle lease scheme and Costco membership after completion of probation period.
A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks.
For more information, please contact Matt Batchelor, Head of IT & Projects on 01993 890093.
Interviews will be over two stages: an initial technical interview over Teams on 5 February 2025, followed by an in-person interview at our offices, for the final stage, (date to be confirmed).