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Hybrid working.

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan “Our Future, Our Lambeth.” To deliver these ambitions, we are delivering the One Lambeth Programme to ensure we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours—Equity, Ambition, Kindness and Accountability—created for staff by staff. For more information, please see our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

Job Description

Senior Applications Analyst – PO3: Starting salary £47,925 per annum rising in annual increments to £51,228 per annum (including LW). Hybrid working.

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from Streatham in the south to Waterloo in the north, we are the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken and a thriving LGBTQ+ community, among others. Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment with excellent schools, green spaces, cultural landmarks and world-renowned institutions.

About the Team

The team provides support for a number of business applications across the council, including areas such as Customer Services, Council Tax and Housing Benefits, Planning, Building Control, Licensing and Libraries.

About the Role

As a Senior Applications Analyst, you will complete tasks that are complex due to knowledge requirements and business criticality. Responsibilities include development, maintenance and system configuration for allocated Revenue, Benefits and Customer Services applications, while maintaining security of operation and risk management. This includes application upgrades, interfaces to other business areas, and assisting with management reporting requirements to ensure secure, efficient operation of business activities.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must evidence:

Where applications and systems are delivered as a service, the ability to liaise with Service Providers to ensure applications remain current, secure, and aligned with Council requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Proven knowledge and experience of managing a wide variety of applications
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively
• Clear understanding and capability to work within relevant IT standards
• Excellent track record of working within teams to meet complex business requirements

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below.

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Betty Hyman at bhyman@lambeth.gov.uk.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an “A” at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 26 October 2025.

Benefits

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women’s
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Discount at Lambeth Active gyms
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Secure bike storage facilities at the Town Hall and Civic Centre
• Trade Union Membership

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration

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