Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Are you passionate about application development and driven to deliver high-quality and innovative solutions? If so, we’d love to hear from you We are seeking a skilled and motivated technical professional to join our support team as a Digital Systems Support Specialist*. This role provides support to both the National Institute for Health Research Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and the wider School of Healthcare, Enterprise and Innovation (HEI). Who are we? HEI is home to research focused businesses tackling major issues in healthcare and hosts part of the NIHRCC. The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. This role sits within the Digital Services application support team who are responsible for the digital services that underpin the work of NIHRCC and also offer support to the School. Further information can be found at: https://www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video. What will you be doing? You’ll play a key role in supporting our digital operation resources, in particular our research grant application system used by the NIHRCC. You will provide first-line customer and technical support to internal and external users, maintain and test application functionality and contribute to continuous improvement. Playing a key part in our Service Delivery team, ensuring our digital platforms run smoothly and meet user needs. Key responsibilities include: Collaborate with our users and third-party suppliers to design & document solutions to facilitate the provision of research grant activities. This will involve analysis, testing, configuration, and maintenance of applications in support of these research activities.  Provide frontline support, managing incidents to resolution or referral whilst keeping detailed logs of incidents in our support systems. Working with colleagues to deliver innovative solutions that support our research goals. Ensure our services are user-focused, reliable, and aligned with evolving research needs. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a professional who consistently strives for excellence, embraces new challenges and demonstrates a customer-focused approach to service delivery. The successful candidate will be able to manage their own workload under pressure and be able to adapt to evolving processes and priorities. It may also be advantageous if you have experience of using the following techniques / tools:  Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel etc)  Full product lifecycle development  Workflow driven development  Software testing disciplines and practices Third Party engagement / management  Why join us? We understand that our people are our most valuable asset, to look after them we offer: A generous benefits package (see full details here) A culture of wellbeing and support - we’ve proudly been signatories of, and working, to the 6 standards of Mental Health at work commitment since 2019. Hybrid working, although this role is predominantly office based A commitment to personal development, with opportunities for growth. To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below: Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Location Docklands Campus Salary £62,443 to £71,685 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Thursday 22 January 2026 Interview Date Monday 02 February 2026 Reference 001S2026 University of East London   We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About the School / Service The Strategic Development & Delivery team works in partnership with stakeholders across the institution, combining our specialist expertise, sector knowledge and institutional awareness to support the delivery of our vision to 2028 and beyond. This is a new Directorate for UEL and comprises of four main portfolios: Insights & Decision Support, Strategy & Performance, Portfolio & Benefits, and Change & Improvement. These four service areas will facilitate effective decision making, improve our staff and student experience, and deliver lasting positive change. About the Job As a Senior Business Analyst, you’ll be joining UEL at a defining moment as we deliver a portfolio of ambitious, high-impact transformation programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is motivated by leading teams that drive meaningful change. You will head up the Business Analysis function — shaping best practice, developing capability, and ensuring high-quality analysis across all major programmes and projects. Alongside this leadership responsibility, you’ll personally lead complex and strategically significant analysis work, guiding senior stakeholders through discovery, design, and benefits definition to ensure our change initiatives deliver real institutional value. Your role will be pivotal in strengthening UEL’s transformation maturity, building trusted partnerships across the University, and ensuring our projects are grounded in evidence, insight, and clearly articulated business need. Key responsibilities include: Lead, develop, and manage the Business Analysis team, providing direction, coaching, and support to enable high performance and continuous improvement. Oversee resource allocation, ensuring the right BA expertise is deployed across programmes and projects. Define and embed BA standards, frameworks, and methodologies, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with UEL’s wider change and delivery practices. Personally deliver high-level analysis on complex and strategic initiatives, leading activities such as requirements gathering, process design, options appraisal, and business case development. Facilitate workshops and engagement sessions with senior stakeholders, identifying needs, challenges, and opportunities for transformation. Analyse and model business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation, automation, or significant redesign. Ensure clear traceability of requirements through to delivery and benefits realisation, safeguarding alignment and value throughout the change lifecycle. Represent the Business Analysis function within governance boards, senior forums, and programme structures. Provide assurance and quality oversight of analysis deliverables, business cases, benefits maps, and project documentation. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, developing tools, templates, and BA best practice resources About You You are a highly experienced Senior or Lead Business Analyst — or an established BA Manager — with a passion for delivering high-quality analysis that underpins strategic decision-making and successful change. You bring a proven track record of delivering analysis for complex, cross-functional programmes and are confident operating at senior levels across a large organisation. You combine analytical rigour with strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and excellent communication. You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, balancing multiple priorities with clarity and focus. You’re adept at navigating ambiguity, uncovering real business needs, facilitating meaningful conversations, and translating insights into actionable recommendations. You’re a collaborative, solutions-focused leader who enjoys developing teams, establishing best practice, and strengthening organisational capability. Experience in Higher Education or other complex institutional environments is beneficial but not essential — what matters most is your ability to influence, lead, and deliver analysis that drives meaningful and lasting impact. Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here:  https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions How to Apply   Please apply by submitting your CV and a supporting statement (maximum of 2 sides of A4) explaining why you're interested and clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience are relevant for this role, alongside your online application. Please note: applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. Equal Opportunities   As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're also a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Join Our Team at the 'University of Southampton’s' - Early Years Centre Creating calm, curiosity-filled spaces where children, and practitioners, truly thrive. We are excited to invite passionate and motivated Early Years Practitioners to join our dedicated team. This is a role for someone who brings commitment, flexibility, and a genuine desire to nurture young children through the earliest and most important stage of their development. About the Role: As an Early Years Practitioner at our Centre, you will play a key part in providing high-quality care and education, supporting children across every stage of their early learning journey. You’ll help to create a calm, tranquil environment where children and staff feel safe, secure, and content in a place where families instantly feel welcomed and reassured. Our approach is deeply reflective and child-centred. Together, we always ask “why?”, ensuring that every interaction, resource, and environment we offer has purpose and meaning. We focus on open-ended opportunities and children’s individual interests, extending their play through thoughtful modelling, communication, and encouragement. We believe children learn best when they are happy, relaxed, and having fun. By nurturing their natural curiosity, we help them build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. What We’re Looking For: We want practitioners who are proud of the care they provide and individuals who bring compassion, kindness, and creativity to their work every day. Our team is united, supportive, and committed to creating a setting where children, families, and staff alike can express their curiosity, individuality, and nurturing personalities. Applicants must have one of the following qualifications (or equivalent): NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education CACHE Diploma NNEB A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check is required. For more information: We’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion with a member of our management team, call (023) 8059 3465 or email your CV to eycentre@soton.ac.uk Become part of a centre where your passion is valued, your ideas matter, and your work truly makes a difference every single day.