Computing Officer (Academic Computing)

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USS Pension 14.5%

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Carshare and Cycle to Work schemes

Subsidised local bus travel

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

University of St Andrews invites applications for a Computing Officer within the Academic Computing team of IT Services. Based in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, the role delivers robust, secure infrastructure to support world‑leading research and teaching.

You will work with colleagues across the School and IT Services to provide bespoke technical support, maintain systems, and ensure policy compliance as part of a permanent, full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Provide technical expertise across diverse computational environments used by academic colleagues.
• Collaborate with IT Services and School to develop and maintain compliant systems.
• Support world-leading research and teaching with robust, secure infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust, innovative and secure computing infrastructure.
• Provide bespoke support to meet evolving needs of the School.
• Collaborate on development and maintenance of systems ensuring policy compliance.

Job description

The University is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join the Academic Computing team within IT Services, in the role of Computing Officer. Based in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, this role is key to supporting the School’s world‑leading research and teaching by delivering robust, innovative and secure computing infrastructure.

The role focuses on providing technical expertise and operational support across a diverse range of computational environments used by academic colleagues. Working closely with colleagues across the School, you will provide bespoke support to meet the evolving needs of world‑leading research and teaching. You will collaborate with colleagues in IT Services in the development and maintenance of systems, ensuring compliance with established University policy.

The role is a permanent position and will offer you the chance to contribute to the University’s strategic goals by shaping the digital tools and environments that underpin world‑leading research and teaching. You will be part of a knowledgeable, supportive and forward‑thinking team committed to continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Stuart Norcross at [e-mail]

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews:

• Financial contribution to relocation(subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice schem

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.