Student Systems Manager. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Student Systems Manager to enhance the integration of student systems with core business processes. The role involves defining user requirements and collaborating with various teams, ideal for candidates with a strong background in systems analysis. The institution offers generous benefits including hybrid working, excellent pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

29 days' paid leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in systems analysis and managing student systems.
• Proven record of process improvement and system integration.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define user requirements and analyse business processes.
• Document technical system developments for improvement.
• Work closely with Professional Services and Academic Leads.

Skills

Systems analysis

Business process improvement

Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Student Systems Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £42,254 - £43,482 per annum - SS7

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 opportunity to join a well-established team that supports the ongoing development of our Student Systems and their integration with other core business systems. We are seeking an experienced Systems Manager who enjoys systems analysis and is passionate about improving business processes to enhance the organisational experience for both staff and students.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with a wide range of Professional Services Leads and Academic Leads across the organisation. Working alongside a skilled team of system developers, you will play a key role in defining user requirements, analysing business processes, and documenting technical system developments to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • LGPS - 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 - 16th November 2025

Interview Dates - 10th December 2025

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with experience of: Student Systems Technician , Systems Manager, IT Systems Manager, Student Systems Support may also be considered for this role.