Job Description

The post holder will act as the lead for the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of various ITIL and service management processes in Halo ITSM system within Health Research Authority. This role will sit within Service Delivery team of HRA and will have direct accountability for ensuring the effective transition of Service Management processes from Service Design to Service Configuration within Research Systems Programme (RSP). - The SIM(Service Implementation Manager) will be expected to work within a strategic framework set by Head of Service Delivery, encapsulating all HRA wide service delivery application systems and services offered within RSP(Research System Programme). The role will incorporate system and process management and also act as a central point of contact within HRA for any ITSM reporting and functional design requirements from these systems.



They will be part of a highly successful team working as part of the RSP within the HRA. The role is a critical part of the Programme, and the role holder will act as the main liaison point between the RSP team and the wider business community, both internal to the HRA and external for any ITSM related workstreams. They will also liaise with the vendor(s), regarding implementation and future support of Halo ITSM. The IT Service Management team is currently rolling out this new system within the organisation and this role will act as a main role in technical implementation and rollout of the system.



The post requires extensive and wide-ranging communication of highly complex technical and service provision matters, both verbally and written. The key element will be to clearly communicate the main elements of the RSP service management provision to all stakeholders. The role will also include the responsibilities below:



Communicating complex service management processes to all levels of management within the HRA and to external stakeholders.

Service Transition - Managing the preparation, configuration, implementation and transition of ITSM support processes

To ensure that all functionalities on ITSM system are thoroughly tested before final release to the end user.

To design and configure detailed management reports that show the performance of the service management processes across a wide range of key performance indicators (KPIs) as agreed with Head of Service Delivery and CDTO

The post holder will lead on the configuration and technical implementation of service management processes or the entire Digital Directorate.

To design and produce full documentation of developed Service Management systems(HaloITSM) to include user manuals and procedures where appropriate

Proactively managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring that their needs are fully considered in the delivery of the new service Management processes.



As a flexible working friendly



To design and produce full documentation of developed Service Management systems(HaloITSM) to include user manuals and procedures where appropriate

organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.



We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.



We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:

age disability ethnicity gender identity and expression religion or belief sex sexual orientation other diverse characteristics

We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.



When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.



Please note, if applying to our Manchester, Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based.



This role sits within HRA Digital. The HRA Digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRA's portfolio or national information systems for health research. This includes a major programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).



The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.



To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.



In submitting your application with us, please note the following:



We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.



Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.



The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.