Applications Analyst (Student Systems)

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

Employer Pension Contributions 20.9%

Private healthcare (Aviva) including a

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

On-site car parking

Hybrid working

Free on-site gym

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking an Applications Analyst (Student Systems) to join a collaborative team in Birmingham. The role focuses on configuring, implementing and migrating our student data systems to support excellent service for students and staff.

You will be a detailed, solution-focused communicator with experience in regulated environments and knowledge of higher education systems. The position offers hybrid working and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring, implementing and migrating student data systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of post-16 and higher education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration, implementation and migration of student data systems.
• Act as expert problem solver and systems thinker to deliver continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide excellent service to students, staff and university community.

Skills

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Student data systems experience

Regulated environment knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Applications Analyst (Student Systems)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608 - £37,694 per annum - SS5

Job type: Permanent, Full time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

This is an exciting role in a well-established and highly regarded team within University College Birmingham that is committed to putting students at the heart of all we do.

We are looking for a new team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting the configuration, implementation and migration of our student data systems. You will be an expert problem solver and systems thinker, committed to continuous improvement to deliver systems that support an excellent service for our students, staff and wider University community.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a clear communicator and skilled in the use of a range of database systems within a highly regulated environment, this could be your next role. If working within the post-16 and higher education sector appeals for your next career move and you can bring knowledge and understanding of this environment.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 6th September 2026 (or earlier if sufficient applications received).

Interview Date - Wednesday 30th September 2026, at University College Birmingham campus.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of: Applications Analyst, Student Systems Analyst, Applications Support Analyst, Student Systems Applications Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Systems Analyst, Applications Specialist, Student Systems Specialist, Student Systems Administrator, Student Records Systems Analyst, Education Systems Analyst, Higher Education Systems Analyst, MIS Analyst, Data Systems Analyst, Database Analyst, Systems Support Analyst, Application Support Analyst, may also be considered for this role.