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Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university as a Software Developer working full time on a fixed term contract for 2 years.
We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, providing infrastructure for our IT systems, and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world.
Whatever stage you are at in your career Loughborough University provides a vibrant, dynamic experience. The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.
The Role:
Loughborough University is about to begin a project to reimplement its Unit4 ERP finance system (previously known as Agresso).
This is a huge project which will have a large impact across the organisation. We are therefore looking to recruit someone for a full time, initially for a 2 year period to work in our Corporate Systems Team and closely with colleagues in Finance to undertake assigned software development, business analysis, package implementation and user support tasks, focused on the Finance ERP Transformation project.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
About your team:
As part of the Corporate Systems Team, you will be joining 10 other IT software professionals. The responsibility of the team spans across the whole University and provides software development, technical support and business partnering on large and medium corporate business applications.
This friendly team is responsible for providing expert support and development on a wide range of business solutions such as, but not limited to: finance, human resource, research management, library, estates and facilities systems.
To be able to undertake this role you will:
Why should you apply?
As a member of IT Services, you can expect:
Application process:
If you are interested in applying for this role, you must use the below steps as a guide to completing the application.
Please fully complete the application form as CVs will not be used.
Interview process and further information:
Closing date for applications: 5 January 2025
Assessment Date: Monday 13 January 2025
Interview Date: Monday 13 January 2025