Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted. Background of department/role Are you passionate about creating an outstanding university experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a newly established Student Lifecycle Product Team working as a Lead Functional Analyst (SITS) within the Digital Products Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University. The Lead Functional Analysts play a key role in the design, and optimisation of the Student Record System (SITS), its components, and integrating systems. They will support the integration of business processes through the full student journey (such as Admissions, Enrolment and Graduation) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The post holder will lead the support of business areas in the operational understanding of how student lifecycle processes and data are managed in SITS through frontline support in problem solving and identifying issues, requirements gathering, as well as using existing knowledge and experience to support the development of new efficient, streamlined processes that are focused on the delivery of an optimum student experience, alongside a strong data quality focus. How to be successful To be successful in this role you will be a subject matter expert in Student Lifecycle business processes and the associated SITS functionality and have proven experience in delivering effective solutions within a SITS based Student Records System to support the Student Lifecycle. You will work flexibly to deliver short term fixes whilst working with Business and IT Stakeholders to understand requirements for longer term initiatives and translate these into efficient and scalable system solutions within SITS working alongside SITS Developers and Testers within the team. How will you work? We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Professional Services) Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken. How to apply Start date for applications: 26 th of May 2026 Closing date for applications: 9 th of June 2026 Interviews are to be held: 26 th June 2026 If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Marisa Orrin ( Marisa.Orrin@canterbury.ac.uk ) (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06116 Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received. Additional Information Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. yourCCCU Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position may not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application. Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager. Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered. Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University's redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you. For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above. Location Canterbury: