IT Systems Developer

RUNSHAW COLLEGE; Leyland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leyland is seeking a skilled IT Systems Developer to enhance student experience through innovative technology. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in ASP.Net, Windows Forms, and experience with AI development. This role is crucial for improving systems that support both students and staff effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contributions

Qualifications

• Familiar with Web and Windows development workflows.
• Agile mindset with a technical orientation.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management and development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT systems focusing on end-user experience.
• Implement novel AI functionality to improve Student Experience.
• Support the reduction of Staff Workloads with technological solutions.

Skills

ASP.Net

Windows Forms

IIS

AI development

Job description

IT Systems - Developer

Runshaw College Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ NEW

IT SYSTEMS - DEVELOPER - REF 251149

Up to £36,990 p.a. - Pay Award Pending

We offer a competitive benefits package, including £5,401 p.a. in employer pension contributions.

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing.

Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

We now have a vacancy for an IT Systems Developer. This is an ideal role for someone who is familiar with both Web and Windows development workflows. You'll have an agile mindset, be highly-technical and always put the end-user at the heart of everything you do. To be successful in this role, you will need to have a good knowledge of ASP.Net and Windows Forms. You'll also have had exposure to IIS. You'll also be aware of the latest IT Service Management and development methodologies.

We are on a journey to implement novel AI functionality within our applications to help improve Student Experience and reduce Staff Workloads. Experience in the development of AI functionality using LLMs and their APIs would be of great benefit.

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 5th December 2025

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.