Senior IT Systems Analyst

Senior IT Systems Analyst

We are currently looking for a Senior IT Systems Analyst to join Sovini, part of The Sovini Group.

Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination. Inclusivity matters We recognise candidates may have diverse needs, and we will always look to support this throughout the process.

If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group.

This position is a permanent opportunity

As a Senior IT Systems Analyst, you will be expected to:

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for the delivery, development and support of housing and business systems across the Sovini Group. Acting as a senior bridge between IT and the business, ensuring systems, services and roadmaps are aligned to organisational priorities and deliver measurable value.
• Combine strong technical and delivery capability with Business Relationship Management (BRM) duties and will liaise between external clients and stakeholders and acting as a trusted partner to business leads. You will proactively understand business objectives, challenges and future ambitions, translate these into prioritised IT demand, and ensure solutions are delivered effectively, compliantly and sustainably.
• Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

To be successful in a Senior IT Systems Analyst role, the skills you will need:

• Relevant IT / Business Analysis qualification or certification
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing and supporting complex business systems (e.g., NEC Housing)
• Strong knowledge of the Housing sector, including NEC Housing system configuration, modules, and front-end use
• Ability to design and deliver secure, reliable, and compliant IT solutions while managing work/packages to deadlines
• Experience identifying, analysing, and implementing system enhancements to drive continuous improvement and realise benefits
• Strong understanding of Housing Management processes and experience producing related documentation
• End-to-end application lifecycle experience (requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, implementation, and post-implementation review)
• Strong experience in business analysis, system documentation, user guides, and training/supporting system users
• Experience managing and documenting system changes in line with change management best practice
• High attention to detail
• Proactive and innovative mindset, with a focus on service improvement
• Experience defining system integrations and interfaces
• Experience planning, designing, and executing system testing, including UAT
• Experience managing, monitoring, and reporting performance against SLAs
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.
• To demonstrate The Sovini Groups values in your day-to-day job role Success, Passion, Authenticity, Courage, Enterprise.

So, if you are looking for a Senior IT Systems Analyst role with:

• Competitive salary - £51,000 per annum
• Hours 36 per week (Monday-Friday).
• Agile working enjoy an agile working approach.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Festive shutdown (34 days taken from holiday entitlement)
• Fantastic, matched pension contributions up to 8%.
• Life Assurance for every colleague, peace of mind ensuring your loved ones are cared for.
• Career development through bespoke L&D programmes
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Corporate discount scheme.
• Award-winning health & wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP access, EAP, financial wellbeing tools & more.

Apply online via our website today!

Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.

Closing date 2nd June 2026

Please note that shortlisting may take place prior to the advert closing, if a high volume of suitable applicants has applied, the advert may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application.