This role will be supporting the University’s CLEAR (Cloud-Enabling and Agresso Re-platforming) project which is a key University Strategic Project due to be delivered in February 2027. The CLEAR project aims:
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To ensure a fit for purpose, supported finance system with supplier Unit4
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Reimagine how we use a finance system to optimise functionality (adopt not adapt)
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Put in place the technology foundations to enable a finance system and other systems to migrate to the cloud
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Align with the University's Data & Insight reporting strategy of obtaining operational reporting from core systems.
The Digital Training Officer (Systems Implementation) will support the HR Lead (Strategic Change & Projects) to ensure staff and students are trained on the new Unit4 system in preparation for go live in February 2027. This role focuses on working with key stakeholders in the project to plan, create, co-ordinate and deliver clear and engaging training materials for diverse groups to help upskill/train staff in the new system.
The post holder will be involved in activities such as:
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Supporting the production, co-ordination and delivery of training for a Strategic Finance ERP project
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Translate requirements into accessible learning resources
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Working closely with subject matter experts, in Finance and Procurement to design and create appropriate training packages for staff - mainly for online and on demand training materials
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Deliver clear and engaging training materials for diverse groups to help upskill/train staff in the new Finance system (Unit4)
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Schedule training sessions and gather feedback to enable continuous improvement
The post holder will have:
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Experience of scripting, recording and editing training packages using applications such as Clipchamp or CapCut
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Experience of co-ordinating and implementing training for a new system across a large and diverse organisation
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Experience of supporting and delivering training to upskill a diverse group of stakeholders for an ERP system implementation
This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected duration of 6 months.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
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Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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Generous employer contributory pension schemes
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Cycle to work scheme
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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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Staff discount at Team Bath gym
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Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
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Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
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A family-friendly workplace
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An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
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Relocation allowance
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Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
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We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
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Staff support groups and networks
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A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
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A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
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