Business Change Manager

Part Time Fixed Term until 31/10/2023

Closing Date: Friday 17 February 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

An opportunity has arisen to join the Student Systems team within Student and Education Services, one of the largest Professional Services departments in the University. The Banner Data Futures project requires a dedicated Business Change Manager to join on a 9-month fixed term contract to support the project and stakeholders across the University through a period of change. Working closely with colleagues across Student and Education Services and the University’s iSolutions department, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of changes to the way the University collects and organises data in the preparation and submission of its statutory returns to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). 

As a Change Manager, you will drive change within this large ICT project to deliver long-term, strategically aligned outcomes. You will identify business changes including those relating to people, processes, and systems. You will work to fully understand the impact of these changes and partner with colleagues across the University to implement them. 

You will already have experience in all aspects of change management, including process re-engineering, development of change management plans, impact assessment, business engagement, and training needs analysis. You will also have an interest in developing and communicating training strategies and facilitating workshop discussions.

You will have a highly professional approach, be able to work with staff at all levels using a range of strategies to remove obstacles and support staff, resulting in positive and successful change.  You will demonstrate excellent direct and indirect communication skills appropriate for a wide cross-section of stakeholders.  You will need to be well organised with strong attention to detail and be able to persevere with tasks until they are accomplished.  

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.  We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a contributory pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance and a range of other benefits. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Shaghayegh Maclean, Associate Director (Student Systems) (s.maclean@soton.ac.uk).

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please email Lauren (Recruitment) on recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Please quote reference 2168223AJ on all correspondence.

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We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity. 

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

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