Student Systems Analyst

Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is seeking to appoint an experienced and talented Systems Analyst to join its innovative, fast-paced and small Business Systems and Data team (BSDU). You will administer, develop, maintain, and support the College’s Student Information System (UNIT-e) which underpins the pivotal administrative tasks that support academic activities and legislative reporting throughout the student journey. Assisting the Head of BSDU to ensure that Student Systems remain compliant, can facilitate, and support critical operations and cyclical data management processes. Proactively contributing to the ongoing effectiveness of UNIT-e, co-ordinating the implementation of new modules, maximise system utilisation to automate standard processes and deliver creative solutions to change requests. As someone who enjoys problem solving, project work, enhancing systems, and optimising solutions, you will also be highly analytical, organised, and ready to work in a thriving and energised environment, you’ll also be a strong communicator who is confident working with and influencing a variety of stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate: Proven experience configuring and administrating a large Management Information System (MIS) or as a superuser of a student information system Proficiency in developing and implementing systems and processes that meet the diverse needs of multiple stakeholders. They are accurate and solution-focussed with the ability to build highly effective working relationships so to provide the best possible support for our customers Experience in productively co-ordinating and contributing to project work. They can positively respond to new situations and demonstrate a resilient and flexible mindset. They meet all the essential criteria in the person specification You will be working across a range of technologies and systems, primarily UNIT-e, SQL and ASP.NET and given the opportunity to further develop specialist skills on the job. The role offers the following benefits: 25 days annual leave per year (increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service), in addition, the Christmas closedown plus all 8 bank holidays. Flexible working hours, with hybrid working (3 days remote / 2 days onsite) Competitive pension scheme On the job training and continued access to technical courses Discounted tickets for RNCM performances The option to join initiatives such as the Cycle to Work Scheme Staff discount on food and drinks in the cafe and bar For full details and how to apply please visit our website at https://www.rncm.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies/ Informal enquiries should be directed to Clare Thomas, Head of Business Systems & Data via email at Clare.Thomas@rncm.ac.uk For all other enquiries please contact our Human Resources department via email at Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, for more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. Closing date: 12 Noon, Sunday 9 June 2024 Interview date: Wednesday 19 June 2024 RNCM recognises that music is in every culture. We are committed to building a diverse community of staff and students.