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IT Services
Full time, open ended
Loughborough University is looking for a Software Developer to join our Student Information Systems team to support in Statutory Returns.
Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university. We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world.
About you
You will possess strong technical skills, preferably in Oracle technologies, with the ability to analyse, interpret and build software, based on large, complex, datasets.
In this role, year-round, you will be supporting the implementation and production of the university’s many statutory returns, which are submitted to external reporting bodies. You will ensure each is prepared and submitted ahead of their submission deadlines. This will require a close working relationship with both the Planning and Student Records and Operations Teams.
There will also be the opportunity to get involved in the wider-work the Student Information Systems Team undertakes, through the completion of Support Work, System Enhancements and Projects.
Whatever stage you are at in your career, Loughborough University provides a vibrant and dynamic experience. The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.
As a member of IT Services, you can expect:
IT Services is largely based in Holywell Park, a beautiful area of our green campus with a large car park, good public transport links, next to Burleigh Woods. Loughborough IT came top in the National Student Survey for IT resources & facilities in supporting learning for 2021 & 2022.
We have a very supportive culture and understanding of work/life balance, with hybrid working available. Staff particularly enjoy the flexibility available and the opportunity to contribute to interesting University wide projects. Colleagues have a wide variety of backgrounds from different areas, bringing a broad range of experiences.
Training is encouraged via secondment opportunities, lots of internal courses run by Organisational Development, job shadowing, as well as online learning and external providers. Departmental lunches allow us to get together to meet all colleagues in person on a regular basis, in an informal setting.
Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. It is crucial to our ongoing development as an international institution. We strive to create a culture that supports equality and celebrates diversity throughout the campus, and we are actively seeking to make our team more diverse.
Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Whatever area of IT you work in, if you’re looking to make things happen then we’re looking for you.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andy Tatler (Dev/Ops Manager – Software Engineer), by email at A.G.Tatler@lboro.ac.uk or telephone 01509 226164.
Application closing date: 16 August 2024
