Senior Systems Analyst – East Suffolk Council
Hybrid / East Suffolk
Rate: Open – please include your required hourly rate with application
This role sits within the Digital team, supporting a well-established Housing function that has already undergone significant digital transformation.
The Role
We’re looking for a technical lead with strong experience across IT business systems, ideally within local government housing.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Working closely with Project Managers / Business Analysts to translate business requirements into system solutions
* Leading on the implementation and optimisation of key housing systems
* Supporting ongoing digital transformation across the service
* Providing specialist knowledge and guidance to the wider team
* Supporting system upgrades, new module implementations, and process improvements
* Liaising with software suppliers and stakeholders to ensure delivery stays on track
* Driving best practice across system use, integration, and adoption
Key Systems / Experience
Experience with the below is highly desirable:
* Total Mobile (Connect, Mobilise)
* Civica (Keystone)
* MRI (Orchard Enterprise & Assets)
Additional experience welcomed:
* Systems migrations and integrations
* Working across both on-premise and SaaS platforms
* Microsoft SQL Server
* Progress OpenEdge databases
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience working with complex business systems
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Ability to lead technically while supporting and upskilling a team
* Experience within housing / local authority environments (preferred)
* A proactive approach to improving systems and processes