Job Description

Salary

Grade 8 (46,461 - 58,766 per annum)

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Administrative and support, Professional and managerial

Date posted

15/01/2026

Job reference

R8047

Permanent, 37 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the development, integration and ongoing improvement of the University's business systems, while providing effective leadership and direction to the Business Systems Team, within the Corporate Information Systems team.

You will have a degree in Computing or an IT-related field or possess equivalent professional experience and a Level 3 qualification or higher. ITIL Foundation certification and Chartered Management Institute membership are desirable or should be achieved within 12 months of employment. A commitment to continued professional development is essential.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience across the full project lifecycle and a strong record of managing and guiding technical teams, as well as leading large, strategic IT initiatives. You will have experience working in a large and complex IT environment. Knowledge of business systems used in higher education--such as SITS or Unit4 Business World/Cloud ERP--is highly advantageous.

A solid understanding of systems integration, data standards, Microsoft Azure architecture and service delivery frameworks is required. Familiarity with recognised project methodologies, including Prince2, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD and DevOps, is expected.

This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a professional, adaptable approach to work.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Instead, applicants are required to submit an application together with a supporting statement that clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Jones via email m.jones@hud.ac.uk

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.