Business Technologist (Digital Innovation)

Join Our Team as a Business Technologist (Digital Innovation) - Hybrid Working Available

About us

The University of Oxford is in the midst of an extensive Digital Transformation program, gearing up its Digital Innovation agenda to harness the potential of existing and new digital tools. We're on a journey to react swiftly to emerging technologies, driving our digital transformation strategy forward. In addition to fostering digital innovation across the University, we're keen on staying updated with new developments and encouraging forward-thinking approaches in service management.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a Business Technologist (Digital Innovation) working hybrid, 60/40 office.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

This role is tailor-made for someone with a passion for digital innovation and emerging technologies. Join a small, dynamic team that empowers early-stage innovation and facilitates the exploration and exploitation of new technologies across the University. Your enthusiasm for software development, creating proof of concepts, and staying abreast of new technologies will position you to support activities driving digital innovation and elevating the department's profile in this domain.

As a Business Technologist (Digital Innovation), you will play a pivotal role in the Digital Innovation Team within the central IT Services department. Operating the Digital Innovation Lab, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing equipment, evaluating and promoting new technologies, setting up demos, planning and delivering workshops and training events, engaging with staff and students to promote innovation, and networking with other innovation centres.
• We embrace agile, fail-fast, and design-thinking approaches, placing user experience at the core of our endeavors.

Reporting to the Head of Digital Innovation, you'll collaborate closely with department members and University stakeholders. This role emphasizes technical implementation, quick prototypes, programming, and active participation in requirements gathering, specification, design, and training delivery.

About You

If you're a highly skilled and enthusiastic Business Technologist specializing in Digital Innovation, capable of managing the operations of our Digital Innovation Lab, and supporting your Line Manager in identifying new technologies and emerging business trends, we want to hear from you. Your expertise in evaluating new ideas, developing proof of concepts, and managing lab equipment is crucial.

You should be adept at building apps and websites, with proficiency in web and mobile technologies, AI tools, social media, and an understanding of the intricate relationship between data, digital, and innovation.

If creative problem-solving, working independently or collaboratively, and driving digital innovation in a dynamic and collaborative environment excites you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a cover letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 19 February 2024.

Interviews will take place on Friday 1 March 2024 and take place in person in Central Oxford.

Join us in shaping the future of digital innovation at the University of Oxford!