IT Services – Process Automation and Improvement Team
Multiple Opportunities Available
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Contract type: Fixed Term to July 2027
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (in line with University Working Arrangements Framework)
Cranfield University is recruiting for three exciting new roles within our newly established Process Automation and Improvement Team. These posts offer an excellent opportunity to shape and deliver modern digital solutions that enable smarter, more efficient ways of working across the University.
We welcome applications from forward-thinking digital specialists who are passionate about innovation, collaboration and using technology to drive organisational improvement.
Available Roles
1. Senior Power Platform Business Process Specialist – Team Leader
Salary: £48,039 – £57,797 per annum, with potential progression to £70,000
As the team leader, you will oversee the Process Automation and Improvement Team, guiding the development of Power Platform solutions and driving a programme of automation and process enhancement across the University. You will lead projects, support colleagues, engage with stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of initiatives that improve efficiency and enhance user experience.
2. Senior Power Platform Business Process Specialist
Salary: £48,039 – £57,797 per annum, with potential progression to £70,000
As a senior specialist within the team, you will develop, manage and optimise Power Platform solutions, working within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem to streamline processes and deliver high-value digital tools. You will lead improvement projects, analyse business needs, support users, mentor colleagues in low-code development, and contribute to the University’s wider transformation programme.
3. Power Platform Business Process Specialist
Salary: £37,337 – £44,906 per annum, with potential progression to £51,298
In this role, you will design and deliver Power Platform solutions—primarily using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI—to support process improvements across the University. You will analyse requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, drive automation initiatives, and help build capability across the institution by training and supporting colleagues involved in smaller-scale improvement work.
About You (All Roles)
You will bring a strong foundation in IT, alongside hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform—particularly Power Apps and Power Automate. You will have experience in business process analysis, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering digital solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
Depending on the role level, you will also bring experience in staff management or mentoring, systems integration and solution architecture. Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, as is a commitment to continuous improvement and user-focused design.
About Us
Cranfield is a specialist postgraduate university with world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and strong industry partnerships. IT Services provides secure, reliable and user-friendly digital systems that support research, education and administration. The Process Automation and Improvement Team forms part of the Information Systems function, working across the University to deliver business-critical digital solutions.
Our Values and Commitments
Our values—Ambition, Impact, Respect and Community—underpin everything we do.
We are committed to:
* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Flexible working
* Being a Disability Confident Employer
* Membership of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme
* Family-friendly working (Top 30 UK employer recognised by Working Families)
Working Arrangements
Our hybrid Working Arrangements Framework allows staff to combine on-site and remote working where role requirements permit, supporting collaboration while enabling flexibility.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about any of these opportunities, please contact:
Gregor Waddell (IT Director) or Alex Cossey (Programme Manager)
📧 PAITRecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Please note: The University will be closed between 19 December 2025 and 5 January 2026. Replies may be delayed during this period.
We may close this advert earlier if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early submission.