Technical Analyst

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.50 hours per week

Job Overview

Are you passionate about technology and interested in how well-designed solutions support real business outcomes? Do you enjoy analysing requirements, working with stakeholders, and contributing to the delivery of effective IT services?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Analyst at Birmingham City Council working within the Digital Technology & Services department.

As a Technical Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting solution design and architecture activities across the organisation. Working alongside Solution Architects and technical teams, you will help analyse requirements, contribute to technical designs, and ensure solutions align with business goals, standards, and governance.

What We Are About

Birmingham City Council are continuing our journey to modernise and strengthen our digital and technology services, ensuring they are aligned to business priorities, secure by design, and deliver value for our citizens. As a Technical Analyst, you will support this transformation by contributing to solution design, improving consistency in architecture practices, and helping bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery.

Our Values

Service Excellence: We deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that support vital Council services.
Collaboration: We work across teams, partners, and suppliers to achieve value outcomes.
Integrity: We ensure our systems and data are secure, compliant, and responsibly managed.
Continuous Improvement: We embrace a culture of continuous improvement where we seek opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working.

Our Behaviours

Analytical Thinking: You apply structured thinking to understand problems and support solution design.
Collaboration and Communication: You engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem Solving: You help identify issues, risks, and inefficiencies, contributing to practical solutions.
Adaptability: You are open to learning new tools, technologies, and ways of working.

Types of Work

As a Technical Analyst, your work will include:

Technical Analysis and Design Support: Assisting with the analysis of business requirements and supporting the development of solution designs and architectural artefacts.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Working with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to gather information and ensure clear understanding of solutions and outcomes.
Architecture Governance and Documentation: Supporting governance processes, maintaining documentation, and ensuring alignment with standards and frameworks.
Technology and Solution Development: Assisting in the design and development of technology solutions aligned to the council’s roadmap and strategic direction.
Continuous Improvement and Research: Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reuse components, and maximise value from technology investments.

What You Will Do

As a Technical Analyst, you will:

Support the documentation and alignment of architectural frameworks, technical requirements, and governance standards
Analyse business requirements and assist in ensuring solutions meet defined outcomes
Work closely with Solution Architects to support the design and development of technical solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to gather and clarify requirements
Assist in producing architectural documentation, design artefacts, and meeting outputs
Participate in governance forums to support effective oversight of solution delivery
Help ensure solutions comply with data protection, information security, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the technology roadmap
Research technologies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reuse existing components
Support the resolution of technical issues and contribute to structured analysis of solution challenges
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Maintain consistency in the use of architecture tools, templates, and standards
Take responsibility for your own professional development and continuous learning

Who You Are

You will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your technical analysis skills while contributing to the delivery of effective and well-designed technology solutions. As a Technical Analyst, you bring a strong combination of analytical thinking, technical curiosity, and collaborative working, enabling you to support solution design and ensure alignment between business needs and technical outcomes.

Here’s who you are:

Analytical Thinker: You can assess requirements, break down problems, and contribute to structured solutions.
Technically Curious: You have an interest in IT systems, architecture, and how technology supports business outcomes.
Collaborative: You work well with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to deliver shared objectives.
Effective Communicator: You can explain technical concepts in a clear and accessible way.
Organised and Detail-Oriented: You produce accurate documentation and maintain consistency in your work.
Problem Solver: You proactively identify issues and assist with your contribute to resolving them.
Eager to Learn: You are committed to developing your skills and growing within the role.

We Will Support You With

A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Opportunities to work alongside experienced architects and technical specialists.
Training and development to support your career progression.
An inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
A benefits package designed to promote work-life balance.
Exposure to a wide range of digital and technology services across the council.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

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Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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