Tooling Solution Architect

About IT Services

IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.

The Team

The role will be joining the newly formed Technology division, comprising teams who look after core technology functions for the University.

The Role

The Tooling Solutions Architect proactively and holistically leads and supports enterprise architecture activities that guide the development and management of the tools we use within IT at the University. The role will help ensure incoming tooling technology is delivered effectively and look to the future for new innovations. The role will be part of the Technology Leadership Group and work alongside other specialist architect roles and delivery teams.
The Tooling Solutions Architect will be a key member of the divisional leadership team, providing strategic direction, anticipating challenges, driving performance, and building the capability required to ensure secure and robust technical solutions and supporting infrastructure.

The Person
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of design & implementation of IT tools and technologies.
• Have experience with service now, Intune, JAMF and other key technologies.
• Product exploration & evaluation.
• Ability to lead both technical & non-technical meetings and discussions.
• Be able to work with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of secure by design principles.

What can you expect in return

Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:

• Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure;
• Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family;
• Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Season ticket loans for public transport;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Workplace nursery scheme;
• Staff recognition schemes;
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.

In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE

Find out more about our organisation and values:

• IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter

When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Alex Goffe Associate Director Technology

Email: alex.goffe@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.