IT Business Partner (Technology and Information Services) - University of Plymouth
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- Grade 8: £43,414 - £51,805 per annum
This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference’.
You will be aligned to a strategic Portfolio of IT activity, shaping solutions, acting as the voice for the business within IT and building a close understanding of strategic requirements and priorities.
You will act as a partner to the business. You will lead the investigation of opportunities to exploit technology for improvement via analysis and scoping studies, resulting in the initiation of projects and change activities. The IT Business Partner will guide stakeholders through the governance and delivery process, helping them understand the capacity and constraints of IT to support their needs and setting expectations regarding delivery.
You will support the Dev Ops teams in the development, planning, resourcing and delivery of IT solutions within a designated remit through working with senior leaders across the University and TIS; and will collaborate with technical experts as appropriate.
You will have:
- Proven ability to turn IT Language into something that the business can identify with (essential) Experience of shaping technology solutions for the business (essential)
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, including ability to influence at senior level (essential)
- Experience of stakeholder demand management, negotiating and having difficult conversations where necessary (essential)
- Strong customer focus (essential)
- Wide and detailed current IT knowledge (desirable)
- Effective portfolio management and business planning skills (essential)
- Ability to work as part of a cross functional team (essential)
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Matthew Campbell by email matthew.campbell@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 587197
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.
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Closing Date: 12 midnight, Sunday 29 January 2023
Interviews are likely to take place on week commencing Monday 6 February 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.