Development System Analyst

Job Title: Development System Analyst

Salary: circa. £54,000 per annum

Job Type: 6-month fixed term contract

We are open to applications from individuals interested in part-time or flexible work arrangements to submit their applications for this role.

About Us

We are the UK’s largest provider of older persons housing and care, operating across 1,700 locations, with over 10,000 colleagues and a strategy to deliver an additional 5,700 homes by 2033. As part of our growth, we have implemented a development appraisal and project management system (Pamwin) for use by Development and Finance Teams. We are seeking an experienced Development System Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in further integrating and managing this software.

The role:

As a Development System Analyst, you will be responsible for steering and guiding the team’s use of the software, supporting them on updates, management, and overall functionality. This includes providing and arranging training. You will be the ‘champion’ for the software within Anchor, collaborating with the Development team and working alongside colleagues in Sales, Development Finance, IT, and the software provider (M3) to deliver and analyse monthly reporting generated by the system.

Reporting to the Director of New Business and working closely with development colleagues and Development Finance, this role is business-critical to our aspirations to provide more homes, be more efficient, offer more opportunities for colleagues, and be more influential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Steer and guide the team’s use of the development appraisal and project management system (Pamwin).
• Support the team on software updates, management, and overall functionality.
• Provide and arrange training for the Development and Finance Teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Development Finance, IT, and the software provider (M3).
• Analyse and deliver monthly reporting generated by the system.
• Act as the primary point of contact for software-related queries within Anchor.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need to have/be:

• 5+ years of experience using ‘off the shelf’ appraisal and cash flow management software (e.g., Pamwin or SDS).
• Working knowledge of system administration of financial software.
• Key role in the involvement in large-scale development programs for at least 5 years.
• Experience working with other departments in large organizations such as IT and Finance.
• Educated to degree level.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes