Applications Analyst

PO1: Starting salary £40,389 pa rising in annual increment to £42,855 per annum incl LW

1 x Permanent contract

About Us:

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About Lambeth Council Technology

We need ambitious technical and ambitious people to join us as Applications Analysts in our Technology Service at Lambeth Council. 

Lambeth Technology is a reimagining of the traditional IT Service, with a focus on the people, culture and processes required to drive technology innovatively. The Council is ambitiously transforming and improving how services are delivered to residents and Lambeth Technology is key to that success. 

Placing the resident and our users at the heart of everything we do, is a Lambeth Technology commitment, as well as the well-being and all-round development of our people.

About the Role:

We need an experienced Applications Analyst to join our team in Brixton. 

The Applications Analyst is responsible for carrying out application development, maintenance and system configuration activities for all line-of-business applications supporting one or more key business areas of the Council ensuring the management of risk and secure operation, including any associated application upgrades and interfaces to applications within other business areas, and to assist with management reporting requirements. Where applications and systems are delivered as a service, to work as directed with the Service Providers to ensure applications maintain currency and security and effectively meet the business requirements of the Council.

What we do is so important, we keep our front-line workers connected to the tools and technology they need to deliver in their roles. Their roles impact the lives of the residents of Lambeth every hour of every day, and we want to do the best we can.

Day to day

The Applications Analyst sits in our Technology Business Unit that operates to Design, Deliver, Run and Maintain the technology solutions and services required for the Council to process business and deliver services to the residents of Lambeth. Work collaboratively within a team of Application Analysts to meet operationally required technical, security and service requirements, and maintain application performance objectives.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Hold a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) or an Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or the equivalent demonstrable capability with relevant vendor business applications.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong customer management skills
• Applications support experience
• Qualified in a programming language such as Ruby, Python or C++ or equivalent relevant language
• You will get extra points for
• Demonstrating you have researched and understand the priorities of Lambeth Council.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job description & person specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Cumper at jcumper@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: Sunday 14th April 2024 at 23:59

Shortlisting: Monday 15th April 2024

Interview: Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.