Job Description

Associate Developer

Location

Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, M32 0TH


Hybrid working is available, 2-3 days office based

Salary range

Career graded Band 7 to 9


36,124 to 45,718 per annum

Working Pattern

Full time Monday to Friday

Working hours

36.25 hours per week


We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.


Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.

Contract type

Permanent

Application deadline

23 July 2025

Interview date

Week commencing 28 July 2025

Interview type

In person. As part of the interview, candidates will be expected to present a working example of previous development work to the interview panel and participate in a discussion about the work.

About the role

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We're looking for a curious and motivated Associate Developer to join our Digital Portfolio team at Trafford Council.


This is a career-graded role, so whether you're just starting out or growing your skills, there's a path here for you.


You'll help design and deliver digital tools that improve services for residents and staff.


You'll get hands-on experience with technologies like Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint and Power Platform while working in a collaborative, user-focused environment.

About you

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You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new tech, and working with others to build simple, effective digital services.


You don't need to know everythingbut you should be eager to grow, take ownership of your work, and contribute to a team culture that's inclusive, respectful, and open.


You'll bring some experience of software development and a portfolio that shows your learning or hands-on project work, plus a positive approach to user needs and service improvement.


You will ideally have a background in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint or Power Platform development.

About us

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Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.


Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.


Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Additional information

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The successful candidate will be expected to submit themselves for vetting by Greater Manchester Police.

Contact details

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For further information about this role, please contact either:

Jeremy Page (jeremy.page@trafford.gov.uk) Philip Cooke (philip.cooke@trafford.gov.uk)

About the benefits

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You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged.


You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture.


Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.


To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)

Other relevant information

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Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com


For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. If in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).


Please note, we are not a licensed sponsor and we won't be able to support with your work visa.

Privacy notice

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The Council needs to hold and process information about employees, workers and other individuals as appropriate, for various reasons. With the General Data Protection Regulations coming into force, we have in place a new privacy notice for staff, contractors, volunteers, trainees, those on work experience and job applicants.


Find out more: Recruitment & Employment Privacy Notice (trafford.gov.uk).