BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY LINCOLN

JOBDESCRIPTION

Title:Head of System Development and Integration

Grade:SPS Grade 7

Responsibleto:Director of Information Technology and Systems Development

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As head of the senior development team you will be expected to provide direction and guidance on system integrationand application development for corporate systems. You will be directly responsible for developing integration links between systems and also providing enhancements to systems to meet the needs of the University. You will manage a small team of programmer analystswho will be expected to offer outstanding support to all customers.

KEY TASKS

  • To manage a team of programmer analysts.
  • To provide direction and guidance on system integration and application development.
  • Be visionary in the development of reporting and online tools to enhance the performance and efficiency of the University operation and enable BGU to achieve the requiredlevel of excellence.
  • Lead on the development and implementation of dashboardreporting tools to providemanagement information to users at different levels and abilities.
  • Develop specifications and project plans for design, maintenance and enhancement of managementinformation systems.
  • Liaise with appropriate staff to ensure that all system changes are managed and implementedefficiently, minimising the disruption to work flow and ensuring the integrity of data.
  • To help manage a departmental budget and formulate orders and acquire quotes for goods and services where appropriate.
  • Be influential in the on-going development and support of all management information systemswithin the University, ensuring overall systems availability and integrity.
  • Ensure the production and maintenance of clear and accurate systems documentation for workundertaken by the team, and in the production of user guidance and instructions.
  • To deliver full applications and other code as necessary.
  • To provide training on systems as and when necessary.
  • To assist in marketing/promotional events as required
  • To maintain professional standards at all times

PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND REVIEW

  1. To attend appropriate training and staff development sessions, and participate in an annual appraisal process.

HEALTH & SAFETY

  1. To comply with the University’s Health and Safety Policy, legislation and practice.

GENERAL

  1. To maintain professional standards in relationships, including non-discriminatory practices.
  2. To operate within the guidelines, procedures and regulations of the University.
  3. To operate within the University’s Financial Regulations, Diversity and Equality Policy, Race Equality Policy and other relevant University policies.
  4. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required.

BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY LINCOLN

Head of System Development and Integration

Person Specification

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications & Training /
  • Degree Level qualification in Computing, or equivalent in experience.
  • Level 3 management qualification.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
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Specialist Knowledge /
  • In depth knowledge of multiple programming languages
  • In depth knowledge of RDBMS such as MS SQL Server
  • Knowledge of SQL
  • Knowledge of SharePoint usage and administration
  • Knowledge of AGILE or Waterfall methodology
  • Knowledge of University management information systems
  • Knowledge of web development
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Experience /
  • Significant experience of system integrations
  • Significant experience of working in a pressurised environment.
  • Experience of leading a small team
  • Experience of using University management information systems
  • Experience of deliveringprogramming projects
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Skills and Attributes /
  • Ability to test and debug computer code
  • Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner with high attention to details.
  • Ability to investigate, analyse and resolve problems.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment while ensuring on time delivery.
  • Ability to write user guides
  • Possess excellent customer service skills, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to liaise effectively with staff, learners and external agencies as required
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
  • Prepared to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
  • A positive attitude to change
  • Contribute to the safeguarding agenda
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Other /
  • Smart business dress
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