Student Record System Deputy Product Owner

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. 

We are looking for a Deputy Product Owner to join the Student Record Systems (SRS) Product Team at Oxford Brookes University. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is committed to supporting and enhancing the systems that underpin the entire student lifecycle. 

We are looking for a colleague who will be confident to work closely with staff from across the institution and with our Student Records System software vendor, while you work on projects to enhance the system and provide ongoing system support. 

Experience of working with a CRM platform and/or a student records system within a Higher Education setting is essential. A knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM would be an advantage. 

You will be given information, support, and resources to familiarise yourself quickly with the requirements of the role and the current configuration of the solutions, but you will be expected to take your own initiative in identifying priorities and responding to competing demands. 

Qualifications and experience for the post

• Experience in implementing and managing a student information system within a Higher Education setting
• Experience working in a cross-organisation team
• Proven communication skills, involving engagement with senior staff on a one to one and collective basis
• Proven capabilities in the use and application of high level IT skills, with particular emphasis on data interrogation and system integrations
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills relating to service delivery and process improvement

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button on the Oxford Brookes vacancy page. You will be routed to this when you click on the above “Apply” button. Top of Form

All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Closing Date: 15 August 2024

Location: Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

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