SITS Senior Analyst Programmer (HESA)

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SITS Senior Analyst Programmer (HESA)

The University of Surrey is seeking a SITS Senior Analyst Programmer responsible for supporting the HESA DF area of the student administration system.

Assisting the process owners with the implementation of HESA Data Futures through SITS, you will maintain the HESA instance of SITS. Strong understanding of e-Vision and HESA tables in SITS is required.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you'll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, excellent pension contribution and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for supporting and developing other areas of the SITS system as directed by the Student Systems Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities include :

• Maintain and support SITS ensuring that all components of the system function reliably in all key operational areas from enquiries and admissions to fee generation, examination timetables, assessment, degree results, HESA returns and management reporting.
• Attend relevant meetings, e.g. SITS User Group, working group, to review and improve the university's statutory reporting functionality.
• Support all users of the SITS application, including via the production of on-line documentation. This involves being in daily contact with users dealing with a wide variety of problems.
• Stay up to date with changes and development in relation to Data Futures and lead on communications relating to these changes as appropriate.
• Manage account security (Read/Write/Delete) in order that users are able to access the screens they require and update the data appropriate to their needs and training.
• With other members of the team, manage upgrades of the SITS software. This entails testing, writing user documentation, and arranging training specifically for HESA Data Future implementation.

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University's strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.

It's a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University's strategic plans.

What's in it for you?
We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Market leading Pension
• 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.