Junior Project Lead and Systems Analyst

Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill, Kent
Salary/package: £32,500 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Connect2Kent are looking for a proactive Junior Project Lead and Systems Analyst to join their team.

This role would suit an aspiring project professional or analyst with strong data and stakeholder management skills, offering the opportunity to gain exposure to business transformation, systems development and commercial decision making.

Who we are

Recruitment Partnerships is a Division within Commercial Services Group (CSG), providing recruitment and workforce solutions to Kent County Council and a number of other Councils across the country. As part of CSG, we deliver high-quality, flexible recruitment services that support public sector organisations with their workforce needs, ensuring efficiency, compliance and exceptional service delivery.

Why this role matters

The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth and transformation initiatives, ensuring systems, processes and data provide meaningful insight and drive effective decision making.

This is a role where analytical thinking, collaboration and sound judgement are essential, with responsibility for supporting business improvement projects, reporting frameworks and system development activities across the Recruitment Division.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and reviewing workflows between systems and business processes to improve efficiency and consistency.

• Supporting business change initiatives through data analysis, reporting and process improvement activities.

• Analysing and modelling data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.

• Preparing project updates, dashboards and management information for a range of stakeholders.

• Working closely with senior leaders, business managers and technical teams to support strategic objectives.

• Supporting the development and enhancement of reports to improve business insight and decision making.

• Assisting with CRM data management, implementation activities and system improvement projects.

• Supporting financial planning activities through data analysis, budgeting and performance reporting.

• Contributing to business intelligence initiatives that enable data-led decision making.

• Supporting the rollout of new systems, processes and user guidance materials.

• Provide first-line support via phone, email and live chat in line with agreed SLAs.

• Occasional travel to Joint Venture and partner sites where required.

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge of recruitment systems, recruitment industry processes or agency recruitment legislation would be advantageous.

• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage priorities and support the delivery of projects from planning through to implementation.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.

• Experience managing or supporting multiple data-focused projects and competing priorities.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.

• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise work effectively.

• A commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of £32,500 per annum.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.

• Birthday Day Off.

• One Concessionary Day off during the Christmas Period.

• Life assurance cover (4x salary).

• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution.

• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme.

• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

• Tailored development support with real opportunities to progress.

• Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy.

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £700 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 35+ businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.