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Virgin Active have long committed to inspiring both new and current members to live an active life. There is a whole lot more to Virgin Active, there is a number of employees who work behind the scenes to support our clubs in delivering world class exercise experiences. We are looking for a Technical Applications Analyst to join our IT Team.

As Technical Applications Analyst, you will be an ambassador for our membership management system and related applications, delivering excellent technical support, configuration of releases and system improvements.

The role:

• Technical configuration of our membership management system and related applications - including new functionality and requested business changes (this may require some out of hours support)
• Working with Business Analysts and the wider Virgin Active team to provide advice and guidance for technical aspects of the applications and how they can apply to new business scenarios
• Defining, scoping and working as part of a team to implement the technical changes to go-live across appropriate applications
• Working closing with suppliers/vendors on their release schedule, assessing the changes for risk areas and feeding into test plans

What qualities does a Technical Applications Analyst need to join Virgin Active?

• Understanding and experience of Software Development Lifecycles
• Overall knowledge and experience in technology concepts (including hardware, operating systems, databases, web servers)
• Sound understanding of Information Security
• MS SQL experience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• You will act as a member of one team with one goal, will always be yourself, and work hard. Most importantly, you dream big
• You are always looking for ways to learn and improve, to inspire people while having fun and doing the right thing

Our Perks

• 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave – and we want you take them
• Access to pension
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for a child too, ability to take advantage of our Club V
• We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active – everything from guest passes and PT sessions to discounts on health and beauty treatment and products
• Obviously so many discounts across the Virgin Group, from Virgin Media to Virgin Atlantic - who doesn’t love a discount!
• BUPA dental insurance, accessing dental experts whenever you need
• Vitality health insurance. Vitality offer a range of exclusive discounts too!
• Life Assurance at 4 times your annual salary, though this is one benefit we hope you won't need.
• Financial fitness is just as important as physical, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
• Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions
• We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services – meaning no tenant charges
• Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers such as Amazon, ASOS and Adidas
• Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best