Location: | Oxford |
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Salary: | £55,636 to £64,228 pro rata if applicable |
Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 15th May 2025 |
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Closes: | 27th May 2025 |
Job Ref: | 179077 |
Head of Student Systems Development
Education Services, Student Systems University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford
Are you a Head of Student Systems Development manager passionate about people, talent, and workplace culture? Join our dynamic Student Systems team at the University of Oxford and help attract, support, and develop top talent in our world-leading institution.
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll be part of an organisation that delivers ground-breaking research and world-class education - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
Department
The Student Systems section oversees the support and development of IT systems which underpin the various stages of the student career, from admission to graduation. The section provides helpdesk and user support services via the Student Systems Support Centre, and delivers ongoing improvements ranging in size from small enhancements to major projects.
The section works closely with the Education IT Programme, one of whose aims is the continual improvement of the present suite of student systems.
About the Role
This is a key leadership role with Education Services, responsible for the strategic direction of the University’s Student Record System, SITS:eVision. The post holder will line manage a team of developers and analysts, and will also steer the architectural decisions of projects and continuous improvement teams.
This is a new role, reporting to the Director of Student Systems. The post holder will be expected to become a recognised authority in delivering improvements to Student Systems, and will take ownership of the architectural decisions and development strategy.
This role is for someone who can develop both a strategic and practical approach to a technology roadmap, and who can build a team with the technical skills to deliver it.
About You
You will have extensive experience of the operational management of Tribal SITS:eVision, and experience of leading a development team. You will be able to balance the day-to-day demands of managing a development team with an interest in creating a longer-term plan for the service and for the team.
Application Process
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The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 27 May 2025
Interviews are expected to take place week commending 16 June 2025 and will be held in-person in central Oxford.
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