The University of Plymouth is seeking an IT Business Partner to join the Technology & Information Services (TIS) directorate. 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 Technology & Information Services (TIS); and will collaborate with technical experts as appropriate.
The Person:
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.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 5th August 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Remote working is available up to 2 days a week.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.
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 an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.
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