IT Applications Analyst

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Rochdale is seeking a skilled Application Analyst to join their Technology Design & Delivery team. The successful applicant will support, maintain, and enhance business applications while ensuring they are robust and efficient. Candidates should have experience in application support, relevant IT certifications, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined contribution pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and maintaining business applications in a similar environment.
• Strong technical skills in application support, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to provide expert support for business applications.
• Troubleshoot issues and deliver innovative solutions.
• Deliver training and documentation to teams.

Skills

Application support

Configuration

Troubleshooting

Business process analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

ITIL Foundation

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Job description

Are you a skilled and motivated Application Analyst looking to make a real impact?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Application Analyst to join our Technology Design & Delivery team, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure our business applications are robust, efficient, and aligned with organisational goals.

Our Application Analyst role is pivotal in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing our application landscape, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

About the role

As an Application Analyst, you’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to provide expert support for business applications, troubleshoot issues, and deliver innovative solutions. You’ll work with third‑party vendors, deliver training and documentation, and help identify opportunities for improvement. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to evaluate processes and systems, ensuring our technology solutions are “fit for purpose” and future‑ready.

Our ideal candidate will have

• Experience supporting and maintaining business applications in a similar environment
• ITIL Foundation and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certifications
• Strong technical skills in application support, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with business process analysis and translating requirements into solutions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to technical and non‑technical audiences
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including project managers, architects, and other IT professionals

What’s in it for you

As an employee, you’ll receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus the option to purchase additional leave
• A quality defined contribution pension scheme with employer matching
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Plus, many more!

Please refer to the role profile for full details when submitting your application.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

If you require any adjustments to the interview or application process, please contact our People Team. We’re committed to making our recruitment process a positive experience for everyone.