Senior IT Applications Analyst

South Ribble and Chorley Councils are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior IT Applications Analyst to lead the development, optimisation, and support of our business systems. This role is crucial in ensuring our digital solutions are robust and aligned with our organisational objectives. What you'll be getting up to

• You'll play a key role in the planning, configuration, and enhancement of the council's line of IT business systems.
• Collaborate with services and suppliers to identify, design and implement systems and process improvements.
• Deliver complex systems projects from inception to completion.
• Provide expert technical advice, troubleshooting and IT system support.
• Support the training of staff in relation to business systems & data. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain and develop documentation and data sets., * This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council).

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking
• Car Allowance

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the "Contact Us" form on our careers website.

• You'll have extensive knowledge and experience of IT business systems.
• Experience with the delivery of IT business system projects.
• A problem solver with a keen eye for detail. You'll have strong analytical skills and the ability to accurately interpret information.
• You'll have knowledge of Oracle and SQL backed applications.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Free parking
• Company pension

At South Ribble Council, our mission is to provide a first-class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They're at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services. Working Together We share a number of our services with Chorley Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back-end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans.