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
At University of Manchester, digital services play a critical role in enabling world-class teaching, research, and student experience at scale. Within the IT Services Digital directorate, the Campus Solutions team sits at the heart of student administration, supporting a complex, end-to-end student information system for one of the UK’s largest academic institutions.
The Role
As a Senior Functional Analyst Campus Solutions, you’ll help design and deliver the technical and service roadmaps that underpin the University’s student information system. Your work will directly support teaching, learning, and the end-to-end student lifecycle, turning complex academic and business needs into robust, scalable solutions.
You’ll act as a functional expert for Campus Solutions, guiding requirements, system configuration, and integration with critical platforms such as finance, HR, and virtual learning environments. Working closely with ITS colleagues, SMEs, and businessstakeholders, you’ll translate business priorities into high-quality designs, make informed technical decisions, and help eliminate technical debt while ensuring security, resilience, and best practice.
Engaging with suppliers, user groups, and higher education peers in the UK and internationally, you’ll influence roadmap decisions, anticipate emerging challenges, and champion the effective use of Campus Solutions. In return, you’ll join an inclusive, values-driven organisation where your expertise will have real impact at scale, and where you can continue to grow as a leader in digital transformation.
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-opportunity 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.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Please contact our IT Resource Management Team
Email: it.resource@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
0161 850 2004
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.