Application Support Analyst
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3132 (78% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Wates Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3132 IT user support technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About The Role
We are looking for you to have solid system/ process experience, ideally with Autodesk, Asta PowerProject and Salesforce experience. You will be proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, and have knowledge of ITIL and IT Best Practice.
To be successful in this role you will be an effective communicator at all levels with the ability to develop excellent working relationships with the team, business users and suppliers. You will be process orientated with good attention to details and be able to produce clear and concise documentation.
What We're Looking For
Key Accountabilities of an Application Support Analyst include:
- Providing day to day support including Incident and Change Management for our IT Application Estate and to be the primary point of contact for administrative support to the business end users.
- Manage IT Application upgrade projects in conjunction with internal and external parties.
- Co-ordinate IT Application updates and maintain support records
- Supporting the analysis for business-driven change requests and establish business and application impact, effort involved and high-level cost.
- Work with the wider IT team in learning and providing support on existing and newly introduced business platforms.
- Provide and maintain documentation for the IT Applications
- Process and manage new requests for IT Applications
- Liaise with suppliers and support partners
- Business relationship with users
- Awareness and understanding of Software Licence management
- Competitive salary & bonus
- Flexible working - this role will be based in the Leeds office two days a week.
- Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
- Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
- Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
- Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [email protected]
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Wates Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT user support technicians (SOC 3132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~158k in sample- Middle half £29,172–44,044
- Median £35,360
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Wates Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3132 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.