Application Analyst

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Whats the role

We are looking for an IT professional who will enjoy the challenge of supporting and developing a range of line of business applications.

Key responsibilities will include working to maximise application availability managing incident and service requests coordinating upgrades & patching and active participation in associated project work. There will be an overarching expectation that the post holder works closely with other team members colleagues within partner organisations and senior stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for IT applications and (hence) business operations across the Lewisham estate. As per the job title the post holder will be required to adopt an analytical approach to problem solving and acting proactively where the situation demands.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What were looking for

An experienced IT practitioner who will be able to demonstrate how they have successfully managed line of business and/or enterprise applications and show that they have successfully engaged with colleagues and stakeholder to deliver positive outcomes and service improvement. The postholder will be expected to possess a range of strong technical skills and have the aptitude to problem solve plan and prioritise work in often pressurised situations and communicate effectively up to a senior level with colleagues and stakeholder.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford London SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

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Salary

per annum (PO2)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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