Development & Support Analyst

Punch Pubs & Co; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance related annual bonus

Company pension

Life insurance

25 holiday days + bank holidays

Option to buy and sell holidays, plus

long service days

Retail and leisure discount schemes

Health and wellbeing suite via Perkbox

Employee assistance programme via Perk

Free pay day drinks

Progression and development opportunit

Pub discount scheme

Job summary

Punch Pubs & Co in Burton upon Trent is recruiting an IT Developer support role within the IT team. You will assist in scoping, developing, and delivering business process applications, write and debug code, monitor performance and support end-users.

The role emphasises collaboration with the Development Manager, testing new functionality, and ongoing learning. The office-based position offers a competitive salary, pension, life insurance, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Proactive and able to work effectively in a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard email systems.
• Able to follow instructions and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the full development lifecycle: design, basic unit testing, user sign-off, documentation, training, and review.
• Monitor and report on development progress to ensure work is delivered within timelines.
• Support standardised reporting and business process solutions aligned with IT Strategy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of applications to deliver business value.
• Engage with Punch teams and wider business to ensure solutions are fit for purpose.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance system performance.
• Support day-to-day development activities and basic optimisations.
• Contribute to technical projects and learn from more experienced colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Commit to continuous learning and personal development.
• Work professionally to deadlines and contribute to team objectives.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and customers to support service excellence.
• Support IT in maintaining reliable services and first/second-line support.
• Be flexible to assist ad hoc analysis and projects, including Dev & IT Projects Manager.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Fast learner

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

SQL Server

Appian

Job description

What You’ll Get In Return

We want to create a world class team where every employee embodies the essence of 5* Partnership, supporting our brilliant Pubs. We strive to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent, ensuring each individual experiences growth, recognition and fulfilment in their roles.

The job description sets out what we need from you to be successful in your role and what you can expect in return.

Come as you are - and thrive

At Punch, we believe great pubs are built by great people, and great people don't all look, think or act the same.

We're proud to be a place where individuality is welcomed, differences are valued, and everyone can bring their whole self to work.

If you need adjustments or a different approach to help you shine, we'll work with you to make it happen.

We are committed to equal opportunities for all and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Role Overview

Working as part of the IT team, this role supports the development and maintenance of Punch’s business process applications. You will assist in scoping, developing, and delivering applications while also supporting end-users. Key responsibilities include writing and maintaining code, resolving bugs, monitoring application performance and stability, and supporting user feedback and reporting.

You will also work closely with the Development Manager to respond to development and support requests and participate in testing and validation of new functionality to ensure applications are reliable, effective, and aligned with business needs.

This is a office-based role located at our head office in Burton upon Trent.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary
• Performance related annual bonus
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• 25 holiday days + bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holidays, plus long service days
• Retail and leisure discount schemes
• Health and wellbeing suite via Perkbox
• Employee assistance programme via Perkbox
• Free pay day drinks
• Progression and development opportunities
• Pub discount scheme

Accountabilities

• Assist in the full development lifecycle, including design, basic unit testing, user sign-off, documentation, training, and review, while supporting communication with key stakeholders and managing delivery expectations under supervision.
• Monitor and report on development progress, helping to ensure work is delivered within agreed timelines.
• Support the implementation of standardised reporting and business process solutions in line with the wider Business and IT Strategy.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of applications to ensure solutions deliver the intended benefits and business value.
• Engage with Punch teams and wider business activities to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, proactively identifying opportunities where IT can provide additional support and value.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and practices to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Support day-to-day development activities, contributing to the implementation of basic solutions and optimisations.
• Contribute to individual and team technical projects, supporting tasks as required and learning from more experienced colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear, professional, and respectful interactions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning by identifying opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Work in a professional and organised manner, meeting agreed deadlines and contributing to team objectives.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and customers, contributing to excellent customer service and supporting the effectiveness of application-supported processes.
• Support the IT team in maintaining reliable services, contributing to first- and second-line support activities where required.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting ad hoc analysis, tasks, and projects as required, including assisting the Development & IT Projects Manager.

Key stakeholders

• Punch Teams
• Laine
• External Suppliers

Person Specification – Technical Competencies/Professional expertise

• Proactive and enthusiastic, with a focus on delivering effective solutions that add value to the business.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Quick to learn and adapt to new software, systems, and technologies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Able to follow instructions while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and standard email systems.

Developer Competencies

• Ability to write and debug code; experience with BPM platforms such as Appian is desirable but not essential. Familiarity with SQL, VBA, or object-oriented programming would be advantageous.
• Experience with SQL Server, including writing and executing simple queries, understanding basic database structures, and performing straightforward data manipulation.
• Understanding of fundamental application development principles, with the ability to apply these concepts when assisting with development tasks.
• Ability to perform basic data analysis and troubleshooting, supporting more senior team members in resolving routine issues.
• Awareness of coding standards and best practices, with a willingness to learn and apply them in development work.
• Familiarity with software testing and debugging techniques, and an understanding of their importance in maintaining code quality.

Interested?