Central Academic Workload Manager and System Administrator

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week

We’re looking for a new colleague to join our collaborative Strategy, Planning & Performance team as the University’s first Central Academic Workload Manager and System Administrator. This is a new role and a chance to establish yourself as the expert in a key area of capability – leading the implementation and ongoing development of our Workload Allocation Management System (WAMS) and helping to embed a fair, transparent, and consistent approach to workload planning across the University.

As the central system superuser and process lead, you’ll be the go-to person for colleagues, working closely with academic and professional services teams to make sure workload allocation runs smoothly. You’ll provide analysis and reporting that supports leadership decision-making, as well as practical guidance and training that helps colleagues use the system with confidence.

This role will suit someone who enjoys building something new, combining technical and analytical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused approach. You’ll be comfortable acting as a point of expertise while working alongside a friendly and committed team that values openness, learning, and teamwork. Together, we’ll support each other to make a real difference for our colleagues and the University.

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We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 21 October

Interviews are likely to be held on: TBC

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk

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