IT Systems and Support Analyst, IT & Technical Services

Job Description

At Howells, we combine a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services. As a Systems and Support Analyst you will maintain and improve business systems, provide ICT support, produce and maintain systems and user documentation, train users, review ICT systems and user processes, and work with colleagues to deliver effective technical solutions and continual service improvements.

The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 29 July 2026.

• Produce and maintain systems documentation and user documentation.
• Deliver training to users on systems and applications.
• Review ICT processes and recommend service improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, changes and support activities.
• Assist with testing, upgrades and system implementations.
• Support projects, integrations and business change initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and undertake other duties as required.
• Provide ongoing ICT support to users.
• Deliver user training and guidance.
• Produce and update system and user documentation.
• Review systems/user processes and recommend improvements.
• Support business-critical incidents and system changes.
• Maintain and support business systems and applications.
• Provide ICT support, troubleshooting hardware, software and user issues.
• Review, diagnose and resolve system incidents, escalating where required.
• Review systems and user processes to identify improvements and efficiencies.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers where necessary.
• Any other duties as directed by your line manager or Director.

• Full UK Driver licence and access to a car for traveling to and working at other sites throughout the week.
• Willingness to learn Action Step, CMS System, SharePoint, Howells Systems and any other systems from a high-level IT and user perspective.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience working with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 and standard business applications and understanding of information security, GDPR and data protection best practices.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to providing first and second line ICT support. Ability to be technically competent to provide this support. This also requires a degree of fitness as items such computers, monitors and desks have to be moved, built and set up.
• Willingness to install, configure and troubleshoot a variety of software packages and business applications. Ability to learn to problem-solve, diagnose and resolve system and user issues understanding of logging, tracking and managing support requests through to resolution. Confident to handle support queries, requests and incidents from colleagues across the business.
• Experience working with ICT staff, developers end users and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to deliver user training and provide guidance to users of varying technical abilities.
• Strong ability to produce and maintain clear systems documentation, user guides and technical procedures.
• Ability to review, analyse and improve systems, user processes and ICT procedures to increase efficiency and service quality.
• Ability to gather user requirements and translate them into practical system improvements by documenting and working with IT to implement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and user-friendly manner.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Team player.

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave:
  Enjoy a minimum of 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays and extra time off to unwind, including an additional personal day, a day off for your birthday, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme:
  Option to…