An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of North West’s leading housing associations. Prima Group is an ambitious, forward thinking and innovative place to work, We see our people being key to our success, and are Gold Award members of Investors in People .

As an Applications and Technology Support Analyst you will be assisting, and support in the development of key business systems and applications including the housing management and repairs systems, and other critical business systems. To support in maintaining the usability of key systems and applications for the business and analyse where automated processes could provide improved efficiencies. To assist in configuration of new solutions and to support the business through implementation, testing, troubleshooting, documentation and training. To support users in the use of key business systems and respond to queries and issues reported by colleagues and suppliers.

Location: Flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and Prima offices (Columbus Quay or Twickenham Drive)
Salary: £28,000 Per annum

Applications and Technology Support Analyst Main Duties

Assist the Systems and Innovation Manager with upgrades and new implementations of a technical nature.
Managing users and access privileges within keys systems following the Joiners, Movers and Leavers Processes.
Assist the innovation team in producing training documentation and delivering sessions for staff on key applications.
Triaging helpdesk tickets and helping with admin, alongside learning the systems and developing skills and knowledge to apply fixes where possible.
Assisting the Systems and Innovation Manger in Supplier escalations helping manage the responses and fixes within the agreed SLA’s.
Use data through SQL and Power BI to provide solutions within the business systems, translating business requirements into data solutions that can be used to help drive business decisions.
Work collaboratively across the business to enhance systems through upgrades and improvements, gaining understanding of operational requirements and translating the technical options to help drive improvements to processing work.
Provide suitable documentation of key business systems when required.
Identify and rectify system faults or escalate through the relevant channels.
Evaluate and analyse usage and activity of business systems and ensure continual improvement.

Applications and Technology Support Analyst Person Requirements

A Level standard or Equivalent
ICT Related Degree is desirable
Strong commitment to customer service excellence.
Demonstrates drive and resilience
Proactive approach to work.
Self-starting and self-motivated.
Performance Focused.
Focus on getting things done.
Team player
Flexible and adaptable

Skills & Competencies for the role:
Knowledge of process mapping methods.
Knowledge of how projects link together to ensure solutions benefit the company as a whole.
Communication and documentation skills
Demonstrable experience of implementing or using systems to improve performance, usability or customer experience.
Proven experience of business improvement processes,
A clear understanding of the role of ICT in service delivery.
Good understanding of best practice in customer services
Basic knowledge of SQL scripting and reporting
Familiarity with Helpdesk management would be beneficial
Experience of using housing management systems would be desirable
Able to identify and complete automation to manual tasks would be preferred
Knowledge of the social housing environment and its key operational aims would be beneficial.

Applications and Technology Support Analyst Benefits- why work for us?
Generous annual leave
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
4 additional concessionary days leave over the Christmas period
Birthday annual leave
Holiday purchase scheme
Competitive pension scheme with salary sacrifice scheme for qualifying staff
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Long service awards
Flexible and agile working
35-hour week Monday-Friday with fully flexible working arrangements
Hybrid working from the office and from home
Colleague Support
Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential advice and support
Discounts on a variety of good such as phone contracts and a cycle to work scheme
Occupational health services to support wellbeing at work
Access to Prima’s discount club – Housing Perks

Recognition and wellbeing

Reward and recognition scheme to celebrate achievements
Discounted gym membership and wellbeing initiatives
Opportunities to volunteer in your local community
Free parking on site at Prima’s two offices