Systems Analyst - Hyrid

Are you a skilled Systems Analyst in the Dynamics 365 and / or Power Platform technology space?
Providing effective IT systems is key to enabling Longhurst Group in fulfilling its mission of Improving the lives of our customers. Robust systems, resilient architecture and the right technical solutions directly support this ambition.
To support us in our on-going maintenance, growth and exploitation of systems, we have an unique opportunity for a skilled Systems Analyst to come and join us. This role is offered on a permanent 36.25hr per week basis, whilst primarily working from home you will be required to attend offices (Rushden, NN10 or Boston PE21) for training, project or meeting purposes, or to meet with and support your stakeholders, team, and customers.
This is your time to play a key role within our Systems Development Team, working collaboratively with a broad range of IT Professionals Systems Analysts, Architects, Developers, Testers, Business Analysts, IT / Project Managers, Support and Infrastructure Teams) in addition to business stakeholders across the Group (Exec, Directors, Operational Teams),our Suppliers and Partners.
You will be working on multiple projects simultaneously and be involved throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, but your primary focus will be to work collaboratively with Business Analysts to understand and validate business requirements being offered up that will require technical refinement / improvement of existing systems through to full on technical migrations and digital transformations.
You will carry out detailed systems / data analysis and define technical specifications / blueprints (with some support / steer from Technical Architects and / or Developers) for user interfaces, systems / process configuration, data configuration, data migration, system integration, document management, security and data insights (across Dynamics 365, The Power Platform, SharePoint Online, Teams, Azure, SQL Server, Housing Centric Applications and varying Third Party Platforms).
To be successful in this role you’ll need to be an analytical thinker, who can delve into the detail, confident to share ideas and solutions. You will be a highly organised, and an effective communicator, possessing an appetite for learning and self-improvement. Equally they should be able to work autonomously as well as in a team setting
Your CV will highlight your experience in Microsoft Dynamics / Power Platform experience. We are open to reviewing applications from individuals interested in becoming, or currently a Systems Analyst from all industry sectors.
Our offer
When you join you will enjoy:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership)
Health Care Cash Plan
Free Eye Tests
Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
Employee Assistance programme
Wellbeing Support
Free flu vaccinations
Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers
How to apply
Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
Vetting Requirements
The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Original proof must then be provided by day one upon successful candidature).
Naturally working with our customers we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to as a minimum over the past 5 years in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
Our company
Longhurst Group is one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 24,000 homes and a wide range of care and support services.
With a team of 1,300 colleagues guided by our shared values, our vision is to improve the lives of our customers and our colleagues and to enhance the communities we serve. We do this by focusing on two clear themes of work: Health and wellbeing and economic resilience.

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