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Applications Support Analyst
University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom£41,064 – £48,822["Full time"]
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Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Information Services Group / Applications Directorate / Production Management
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 2 years
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the
University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your
career and make a real difference in the communities around us while
contributing to the world at large.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large
University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we
support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role
specialisms.
The Opportunity:
We’re currently offering an exciting role for an IT/Applications Support Analyst
to join our friendly Production Management team and work at the heart of one of
the world’s leading universities. The role involves:
• Providing high quality technical support for corporate applications and
working with colleagues and business partners across areas to ensure the
smooth running of LIVE systems primarily under Student/Academic services
(e.g. Tribal SITS)
• Contributing specialist business and technical expertise to project teams
ensuring that new IT systems and facilities are introduced successfully with
minimal risk to the ongoing operation of university business.
• Proven problem-solving skills ideally backed by considerable professional
experience of working in an IT support role.
• Ability to learn and support a broad range of technologies within a variety
of business contexts often working simultaneously on a range of differing
problems progressing each based on customer and technical requirements.
• Confidence and flexibility to work under pressure to deliver effective and
high-quality solutions.
• Proven ability to successfully interact with both technical and non-technical
colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communications.
• In depth knowledge of RDBMS such as Oracle or SQLServer, one or more
web-based software development tools that includes Python/Django, ColdFusion
and related frameworks and exposure to working with SaaS/Cloud integrations.
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre
of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with
drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where
everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to
support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your
lifestyle:
• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering
part-time or flexible working patterns ie compressed hours or staggered
start/finish times. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with weekly
anchor days worked on-campus in Edinburgh and the rest from home.
We welcome informal enquiries
about the role – to find out more please
email Seetha Subramanian (Applications Support
Manager) at seethalakshmi.subramanian@ed.ac.uk
[seethalakshmi.subramanian@ed.ac.uk]
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
• CV
• Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a
defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts,
family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full
list on our staff benefits page
[https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-reward/staff-benefits] and use our
reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of
our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of
the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity
Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to
evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on
our right to work webpages
[https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/demonstrating-rtw].
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring
sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to
take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the
UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 16 September 20
26.
Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK
time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our
adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.
Interviews will be held w/c Monday, 28th September 20
26.
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address
tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a
values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the
strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.