The Â鶹´«Ã½ is embarking on an ambitious digital transformation journey. We are seeking an experienced technology leader to drive innovation focusing on HR systems. This role is central to modernising our technological capabilities and supporting the university's strategic objectives. 

Role Overview: Lead technical development of HR systems and digital transformation, managing a team of three developers and driving innovative IT solutions across the university.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain HR systems, including iTrent, custom built apps and integrations, SharePoint, Power Apps and Automations used by HR.
• Lead on service delivery, ensuring progress of service requests and incidents within the HR systems remit.
• Resource planning and leadership of a team of developers working collaboratively with portfolio managers and other principal engineers and developers to scope projects and small works.
• Oversee vendor relationships monitoring performance and acting as technical liaison alongside product and business owners.

Technical Skills:

Experience of iTrent is essential for this role and working knowledge / experience of some of the following would be advantageous.

• Oracle PL/SQL, Java Spring, Javascript, SQL
• Git, Github, Azure DevOps
• PowerBI, Business Objects
• SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate
• On Prem to Cloud Migrations
• Managing Hosted and SaaS Services
• ITIL / Service Management

 Experience:

• Strong Team Management & Leadership
• Resource / workload planning and management
• Strategic technology planning
• Excellent communication
• Analytical problem-solving
• Experience in higher education IT environment

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

We are offering hybrid working in the DDaT team. This means you will work part of the week on campus in the office and you may also work part of the week from home. 

Remuneration Package - A market supplement of up to £4,000 is applied for this role in addition to the basic pay.

Click Here for more information on the DDaT department.

DDaT New Starter Bonus* In addition to the great benefits DDaT has to offer, you can benefit from a £2,000 New Starter Bonus. £1,000 is payable after you have successfully completed 1 years' service. The remaining £1,000 will be paid once you have successfully completed 2 years' service. 

Please note this bonus is only applicable to certain roles in DDaT and is specified on the relevant job adverts. Bonus payments will be pro rata for part time roles. 

• This bonus is subject to terms and conditions (see attached document).

What we can offer you: 

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

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We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to .

Find out from our staff what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

• Please note the job title HR Systems and Applications Manager is for advertising purposes only. Your job title if successful in this position will be Principal Developer (HR).

Closing Date: 19 Jan 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £46,485 to £55,295

What is our University Data Hub? 
The University is undertaking a strategic project to enhance its Data & Insights capability – enabling the right people to access information and insights at the right time, with the right quality. We are building a brand-new University Data Hub in the AWS cloud, replacing an old on-premises solution. The UDH will transform and integrate data from various sources, including live operating data, key data snapshots, and external datasets. It will manage structured and unstructured datasets, analyse incoming data quality to inform data governance, act as a single source of truth, and support all analytics activities. It will underpin reports and dashboards via the Data Marketplace, with advanced modelling and machine learning as internal capacity and capability allow. 
  
What will you do? 

• Develop and optimise ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, Kinesis, and Step Functions 
• Manage and enhance data lakes with S3, Athena, and Lake Formation
• Implement robust data quality processes using Glue Data Quality 
• Design event-driven architectures with EventBridge and Lambda 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain a state-of-the-art data infrastructure 
• Support a self-service data platform serving over 3,500 staff 
• Create real-time analytics solutions to provide operational insights 
• Build scalable data pipelines and integrations for predictive analytics 
• Provide leadership, support and technical guidance to junior team members 

Professional Growth Opportunities 

• Play a key role in the adoption of DataOps and MLOps methodologies
• Explore applications of emerging technologies in data processing
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior data engineers

Click Here for more information on the DDaT department.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected duration of 24 months. 

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our  commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 12 Jan 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £37,999 to £45,163

You will bring expertise across a wide-ranging technology stack, with the skills to develop innovative solutions while sharing best practices, processes, and methodologies, contributing directly to the success of our digital transformation journey. 

As a subject matter expert and a trusted partner, you will work collaboratively with a wide variety of business stakeholders to design and build solutions that meet the university’s evolving needs. 

In this pivotal role you will act as technical authority to drive impactful projects, being responsible for the development, configuration and support of SharePoint Online and associated solutions. 

If you're ready to take on a role where you’ll lead in a collaborative environment and work on high-impact projects that shape the digital experience at the Â鶹´«Ã½, we would like to hear from you. 

About you 

• Experience: Significant experience in SharePoint development and architecture, with a track record of successful implementations and migrations. 
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a technical team. 
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and custom development (SPFx, JavaScript, .NET, C#). 
• Project Management: Skilled in Agile or similar project management methodologies. 
• Problem Solver: Analytical thinker who excels at troubleshooting and continuous improvement 

Further information 

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

For informal discussions about the role please contact 

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 12 Jan 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £37,999 to £45,163

The Â鶹´«Ã½ (UoB) is embarking on the next stage of its digital and data transformation journey.

A key part of this is the creation of a Data and Insights Project. The University will develop capabilities across the organisation to become a data-driven organisation at all levels and view data as an institutional asset. This data will provide insights and actionable recommendations to support decision making. By unlocking the value in our data, we will maximise student and staff experience by tailoring our services.

The digital transformation journey is also transforming the way in data & technology services are delivered. The Digital, Data & Technology Department (DDaT) is a passionate community of technical experts who provide digital, data and technology services that are accessible, relevant, and secure. We are motivated by helping people solve problems, be more effective in what they do today and innovating to raise the bar of what can be achieved in future. 

Significant change in technology and service provision is anticipated and it is vital to have effective, proactive engagement with other departments and faculties. This will address a key improvement required within the Evolution project to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders to deliver greater efficiency, coherence, cooperation and coordination. 

The Enterprise Data Architect role sits within the Data & Technology pillar within DDaT. You will work closely with the Chief Data & Technology Officer (CDTO) and stakeholders from around the business on the creation and measurement of the university’s data strategy. You will provide data architecture leadership, setting the data architecture standards and ways of working for the data community.

There is a market supplement of up to £8,000 available at our discretion, based on skills and experience.

About you

You will be a subject matter expert and trusted partner with excellent communication skills working professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, business stakeholders, business analysts and project managers, to ensure that solutions are aligned with the reference architecture to deliver maximum value to the business. 

You will lead the architecture of the university’s Enterprise Data Hub, to act as a single source of quality assured data to underpin insight and data-driven services as well as leading and managing a team of circa. 8 people plus contractors.

Capable of operating across a wide-ranging technology stack including SaaS, PaaS, Commercial off the Shelf as well as in-house custom developed solutions, have the knowledge and skills necessary to take functional and non-functional requirements, provide expert architectural direction to engineering teams based on these requirements and evaluate engineering designs against architectural standards.

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 12 Jan 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £56,921 to £65,814

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team focussed on the support of specialist and advanced IT, software and solutions supported by Digital, Data and Technology Group (DDaT).

You will be part of a team of Senior Service Analysts supporting the administrative, learning, teaching, and research activities of the University. You will be actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of specialist IT support to the University, acting as the point of escalation for incidents, requests and changes, and will provide technical expertise in your area.

A typical day may see you helping to set up and deploying equipment within a research laboratory, providing advice and guidance on specialist software requests, or installing software for a computational project across a wide range of hardware and operating systems. However, no two days are the same, as every single day brings its own new challenges and opportunities to gain experience. This team supports novel scenarios and bespoke solutions that are unique to the University environment.

You will also assist in developing our support services, whilst maintaining positive relationships with both the customer-base and staff within DDaT.

About you 

An ideal candidate in this role would have the following:

• Proven experience of supporting IT hardware, software, and services (1st and 2nd tier), ideally in an academic environment
• Familiarity with using, maintaining, and supporting multiple operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux, and mobile operating systems
• A deep understanding of technology, and demonstrable IT Support skills
• Functional knowledge of IT Service Management principles, including service desk experience
• Self-motivation to explore new technologies and solutions
• An ability to self-manage, prioritise own workload, and to work independently, or in a team with your peers
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

You will be a highly motivated and proactive problem solver, with a strong technical capability. You will be able to independently research and resolve complex issues and go beyond traditional service desk duties to provide advanced IT support. You will be looking to develop skills in all facets of IT, to support the diverse needs of the University.

Further information 

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

For informal discussions about the role please contact Adrian Hooper on pysamh@bath.ac.uk or Sherilyn Elmes on ccssre@bath.ac.uk 

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

• please note the job title Specialist IT Support Engineer is for advertising purposes only. Your job title if successful in this position will be Senior Service Analyst (Specialist Support).

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,505 to £36,924

The  Digital, Data & Technology Group is seeking two skilled 1st and 2nd line Desktop Engineers.

You will handle 1st and 2nd line desktop support issues as part of a Windows 11 rollout project. The organisation is broadening its IT Support and therefore support in these areas may also be required. 

Key skills required for this role

Windows 11 deployments 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide 1st and 2nd line desktop support to end users. 
• Assist in the installation, configuration, and support of Windows operating systems on devices. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the Windows 11 deployment. 
• Swap out devices as required and address any ongoing technical issues for users.
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure minimal disruption during the installation process. 
• Provide technical support and training to end users post-deployment. 
• Support the creation of detailed deployment documentation and reports. 
• Conduct compatibility assessments of hardware and software.
• Collaborate with the project manager, project team and stakeholders to meet deployment deadlines. 

These roles are offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 01/11/2025. 

About You

• Proven experience in device deployments, particularly with Windows operating systems.
• In-depth understanding of Windows deployment processes and tools. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience working with ITSM systems and reporting tools. 
• Prior experience in the HE sector is advantageous, but not essential.

Further information 

For informal discussions about the role please contact Sherilyn Elmes ccssre@bath.ac.uk or Ed Hook on eh2341@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out from our staff what makes the Â鶹´«Ã½ a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

*please note the job title Desktop Support Engineer is for advertising purposes only. Your job title if successful in this position will be Senior Service Analyst (Standard Support - 2nd Line).

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,505 to £36,924