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IT / Software / Data Analyst
Highway Asset Management Systems Analyst
IT / Software / Data Analyst
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Remote / WFH
Buckinghamshire Council 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Aylesbury•Hybrid work Permanent, Full-time Buckinghamshire Council
Job Description
About the role
As Highway Asset Management Systems Analyst, you will act as a key link between business users and system providers, ensuring highway asset management systems are reliable, well configured and fit for purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as a first point of contact and superuser for Highway Asset Management systems.
Managing relationships with software suppliers, partner organisations and internal users.
Supporting the implementation of new Highway Asset Management systems and major system improvements.
Independently analysing, troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
Providing day-to-day end-user support and coordinating issue resolution.
Designing, developing and maintaining reports, dashboards and queries to meet service needs.
Supporting service areas to identify problems, improve processes and implement innovative solutions.
Independently configuring and developing asset management systems to support business requirements.
Designing test specifications and undertaking rigorous testing prior to live system releases.
Planning and coordinating system downtime, upgrades, maintenance and change management.
Managing documentation, including the development of new procedures, guidance and user documentation.
Supporting and delivering training for system users across the service.
Actively identifying opportunities for innovation, automation and continuous improvement through technology.
Participating in change control processes and ensuring appropriate documentation and governance.
You will work collaboratively across service areas, helping ensure data quality, system resilience and effective use of asset information.
About you
You will be an analytical and solutions-focused professional with a strong background in systems, data or asset information management, ideally within a highways, infrastructure or related environment.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience working with databases and information systems at administrator or superuser level.
Knowledge of asset management information systems and an interest in emerging technologies.
Strong data handling and analytical skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
The ability to translate technical or specialist information into clear, accessible language for non-specialists.
Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and system suppliers.
Confidence in analysing activities, improving processes and managing small improvement projects.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple issues, tasks or system changes concurrently.
A proactive approach, with the initiative and judgement to research, identify and resolve problems.
You will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), with a background in data, IT, asset management or a related discipline. An IT-related qualification or experience within highway maintenance or asset management environments would be advantageous.
If you’re looking to apply your systems and data expertise in a role that directly supports the performance and sustainability of a major highway network, this role offers challenge, influence and the opportunity to make a tangible difference.
Other information
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
We offer hybrid working arrangements
Closing date: 12th July 2026
Interview date: TBC
Interview-type / process: Either MS Team and/or In Person, to be confirmed.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Rob Anderson 01494 586624 / 07850 992781
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
As Highway Asset Management Systems Analyst, you will act as a key link between business users and system providers, ensuring highway asset management systems are reliable, well configured and fit for purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as a first point of contact and superuser for Highway Asset Management systems.
Managing relationships with software suppliers, partner organisations and internal users.
Supporting the implementation of new Highway Asset Management systems and major system improvements.
Independently analysing, troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues.
Providing day-to-day end-user support and coordinating issue resolution.
Designing, developing and maintaining reports, dashboards and queries to meet service needs.
Supporting service areas to identify problems, improve processes and implement innovative solutions.
Independently configuring and developing asset management systems to support business requirements.
Designing test specifications and undertaking rigorous testing prior to live system releases.
Planning and coordinating system downtime, upgrades, maintenance and change management.
Managing documentation, including the development of new procedures, guidance and user documentation.
Supporting and delivering training for system users across the service.
Actively identifying opportunities for innovation, automation and continuous improvement through technology.
Participating in change control processes and ensuring appropriate documentation and governance.
You will work collaboratively across service areas, helping ensure data quality, system resilience and effective use of asset information.
About you
You will be an analytical and solutions-focused professional with a strong background in systems, data or asset information management, ideally within a highways, infrastructure or related environment.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience working with databases and information systems at administrator or superuser level.
Knowledge of asset management information systems and an interest in emerging technologies.
Strong data handling and analytical skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
The ability to translate technical or specialist information into clear, accessible language for non-specialists.
Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and system suppliers.
Confidence in analysing activities, improving processes and managing small improvement projects.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple issues, tasks or system changes concurrently.
A proactive approach, with the initiative and judgement to research, identify and resolve problems.
You will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), with a background in data, IT, asset management or a related discipline. An IT-related qualification or experience within highway maintenance or asset management environments would be advantageous.
If you’re looking to apply your systems and data expertise in a role that directly supports the performance and sustainability of a major highway network, this role offers challenge, influence and the opportunity to make a tangible difference.
Other information
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
We offer hybrid working arrangements
Closing date: 12th July 2026
Interview date: TBC
Interview-type / process: Either MS Team and/or In Person, to be confirmed.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Rob Anderson 01494 586624 / 07850 992781
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
