ICT Systems Analyst - CMB2204e

Salary: £42,839 to £44,075 per annum
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Carlisle – Predominantly Home Based
Contract: Permanent
Cumberland Council is looking to appoint two ICT Systems Analysts to lead detailed system and business analysis and manage ICT projects that deliver measurable benefits.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed business and systems analysis across a portfolio of ICT projects.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to identify ICT opportunities and assess solutions for technical and business suitability.
• Define business requirements, prepare scoping documents, and compile proposals for system upgrades or replacements.
• Act as Project Manager to support transitions from 'as-is' to 'to-be', ensuring successful implementation and benefits realisation.
• Manage procurement processes for new and replacement systems in collaboration with Service Management, Procurement, and Legal teams.
• Lead creative problem-solving, risk mitigation, and testing processes for new projects.
• Capture organisational learning and deliver clear reports and presentations to stakeholders.
  

What We're Looking For

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis tools and techniques.
• Extensive experience of the project management lifecycle and principles of change management.
• Understanding of application development and delivery processes.
• Knowledge of public sector regulations and procurement practices.
• Proven ability to engage with business areas to deliver effective change.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to create innovative solutions.
• High-level communication skills with experience producing technical specifications, project briefs, and evidence-based reports.
  

These roles are available on a Permanent basis.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Paul Stafford by email at Paul.Stafford@cumbria.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
  

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 11/01/2026
• Interview date:TBC
  

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification
  

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council
  

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