Housing Senior Systems Analyst

Job Title: Housing Senior Systems AnalystContract Duration: 3 monthsSalary: £440.44/day

Location: Havering, Greater LondonWork Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Housing Senior Systems Analyst to join a local authority Housing Systems Team in Havering. As a pivotal member of the team, you will be directly responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and optimisation of our ICT systems used within the Housing Service. Your role will encompass a range of tasks including application support, system administration, data integrity maintenance, performance monitoring, and collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external software suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-standard application support services across ICT systems within the Housing Service.
• Process cyclical system functions such as Rents and Service Charges in collaboration with users.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy within ICT systems.
• Administer system security and user access rights.
• Monitor ICT systems performance and data interfaces effectively using trend analysis and system reports.
• Liaise with software suppliers to identify and resolve system faults.
• Collaborate with external contractors to create and monitor system interfaces, e.g., Repairs.
• Support the implementation of ICT projects related to the Housing Service.
• Contribute to planning, designing, and delivering training to users of ICT systems within the Housing Service.

Requirements:

• Successful experience managing and supporting multi-functional software in a diverse business environment.
• Experience working in an IT service desk environment supporting complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders to resolve shared problems effectively.
• Experience processing routine annual billing cycles of computer software, e.g., Rents and Service Charges processes.
• Experience in software updates installation (e.g., upgrades) for ICT systems, including system integration and testing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of relational database architecture and proficiency in SQL, PowerBi, SSRS, or similar reporting software.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritize demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, AGILE) or equivalent experience.
• Formal qualification in an IT-related discipline (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft).

If you are passionate about utilising your skills to contribute to the effective operation of housing systems within a local authority setting, we encourage you to apply.