About The Role
Join our team as an Application Analyst
Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact in the community? We’re looking for a dynamic Application Analyst to join our Digital Applications & Product team at Islington Council. If you’re ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to a more equal borough, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the role: As an Application Analyst, you’ll play a crucial role in evaluating, implementing, and supporting the software applications that keep our council running smoothly. You’ll work closely with various teams and vendors to ensure our applications meet the needs of our users and drive continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
1. Assess and enhance existing software applications to meet business needs.
2. Analyse user requirements and recommend effective solutions.
3. Coordinate the deployment and configuration of software applications.
4. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for application issues.
5. Collaborate with IT teams to integrate applications with other systems.
6. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Skills and experience:
1. Strong understanding of software applications, databases, and operating systems.
2. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Familiarity with project management methodologies.
5. Experience in software testing and quality assurance.
Meet the team: You’ll be joining a dedicated and innovative team committed to improving the experience and outcomes of service users in Islington, supporting applications across a wide variety of services including Parking, Environmental Health, Highways, and Waste. We are looking for a good communicator with excellent analytical skills, forward thinking, creative, able to work as part of a team and adapt and respond to changing priorities at very short notice.
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:
Peter Low
Application Manager - Parking, Environment and Communities
Peter.low@islington.gov.uk
Working for the team, service and our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz.
Our offer to you
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
1. Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
2. A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
3. Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
4. Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
5. Excellent local government pension scheme
6. Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
7. Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Recruitment information
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is subject to a qualifications check and 3 years referencing.
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
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