Senior IT Applications Analyst

Medirest Signature; South Ribble; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government service provider is looking for a Senior IT Applications Analyst to enhance and manage IT business systems in South Ribble. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IT systems and project delivery, and will provide expert technical support. Responsibilities include system project management and staff training. The position offers 25 days of annual leave, a local government pension, and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cashback website access

Volunteering days

Free parking

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of IT business systems.
• Ability to deliver IT business system projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Oracle and SQL backed applications.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in planning and enhancing IT business systems.
• Collaborate with services and suppliers for process improvements.
• Deliver complex systems projects from inception to completion.
• Provide expert technical advice and IT system support.
• Support training of staff in business systems & data.

Skills

IT business systems knowledge

Project delivery experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Oracle and SQL

Microsoft 365 applications expertise

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior IT Applications Analyst

Location: South Ribble and Chorley Councils

Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent

Salary: 39,862 - 40,777

Closing Date: 19 October 2025

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.

Who we're looking for

• 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.

Other requirements

• 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.