IT Application Analyst

Business Area: IT

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as IT Application Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

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This role will provide a great opportunity to become a core member of the IT Change team, the role is to proactively support the delivery of the ITFM business plan and strategic initiatives by being accountable for analysing and capturing the technical requirements on any aspects of technology across the IT function.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the IT you will be responsible for:

• Define the scope and agree high level aims with IT and Facilities stakeholders
• Collaborate with business analysts and solutions architect to understand business requirements and provide technical analysis support for projects as instructed under the guidance of IT Project Managers
• Define and capture detailed technical requirements across all aspects of the technology estate for the IT and Facilities functions with clear, concise documentation
• Assisting the Enterprise Architecture function with application architecture documentation, solution design options
• Assist with RFP/selection process for third party vendors where applicable, providing technical guidance and relevant documentation for evaluation of software
• Actively research new product offerings and make recommendations on their usage and value within USS
• Engage with external suppliers to understand product roadmap and offerings
• Actively managing own workload, whilst supporting the IT Project Managers in the delivery of projects and initiatives
• Actively keeping abreast of new and emerging technology, specifically those products and software in use within IT function and business
• Liaising with IT technical teams to understand the current technology in use to support future technical requirements gathering and make recommendations
• Develop close working relationships with the IT and Facilities teams
• Ensure scope and detailed system requirements align with Enterprise Business Change Process

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Excellent understanding and general knowledge for all aspects of technology
• Extensive prior experience in capturing technical and non-technical requirements
• Ability to understand and summarise requirements in a way that they can be understood from both technical and non-technical aspect
• Technical familiarity and experience in capturing application architecture documentation
• Good relationship and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to engage with and gain the confidence of others as well as contribute or challenge where appropriate
• Strong communication skills (written, pictorial, presentational and verbal) including the ability to adapt communications to different audiences
• Able to manage own workload proactively and prioritise as required

Why join us?

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme
   

Flexibility

As an inclusive employer, we recognise the importance of achieving the right work-life balance that works for you. Our people work differently depending on their role and needs, from hybrid working to flexible working arrangements. We are open to discussing alterative working arrangements - such as part-time hours and job shares, so please feel free to raise this with us.
 

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

- Integrity

- Collaboration

- Excellence
 

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit the USS Website.

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.