Application Analyst

Job type: Full-time 35 hours, Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 2026, 23;59pm, Contract Type: Permanent, Salary: £47,367-£49,509 per annum (PO2), DBS check required: No Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. What’s the role? We are looking for an IT professional who will enjoy the challenge of supporting and developing a range of ‘line of business’ applications. Key responsibilities will include working to maximise application availability, managing incident and service requests, coordinating upgrades & patching and active participation in associated project work. There will be an overarching expectation that the post holder works closely with other team members, colleagues within partner organisations and senior stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for IT applications and (hence) business operations across the Lewisham estate. As per the job title, the post holder will be required to adopt an analytical approach to problem solving and acting proactively where the situation demands. What’s in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies Season ticket and bicycle loans A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships Supportive staff networks What we’re looking for An experienced IT practitioner who will be able to demonstrate how they have successfully managed line of business and/or enterprise applications and show that they have successfully engaged with colleagues and stakeholder to deliver positive outcomes and service improvement. The postholder will be expected to possess a range of strong technical skills and have the aptitude to problem solve, plan and prioritise work in often pressurised situations and communicate effectively, up to a senior level, with colleagues and stakeholder. Location The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. Special conditions The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs. Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact thanh.ngo@lewisham.gov.uk Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £47,367-£49,509 per annum (PO2) N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook X Instagram TikTok YouTube