As an IT Business Partner within the University's Digital, Data and Technology function, you will play an important role in shaping and delivering a complex, high‑impact technology portfolio. Working in close partnership with senior leaders, academic departments, and professional services, you will help ensure digital initiatives are thoughtfully planned, well governed, and deliver meaningful value for our community. You will act as a trusted partner to your business areas, bringing together strategic perspective and practical portfolio leadership. This role connects strategy, governance, and delivery – translating organisational priorities into a clear and balanced portfolio of work, while providing insight, support, and constructive challenge to enable successful and sustainable outcomes. Responsibilities

Manage and oversee a large, complex IT portfolio, including in‑flight projects and future demand Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the University Ensure effective portfolio planning, prioritisation, and alignment with strategic priorities Oversee risks, budgets, resources, and dependencies across multiple projects Provide clear, timely reporting to support portfolio governance and executive decision‑making

You will bring a blend of strategic awareness and operational delivery expertise, with the confidence to operate in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment. Qualifications

Proven experience in IT portfolio, programme, or complex project delivery within a large, multi‑stakeholder organisation Strong ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders Confident balancing strategic oversight with day‑to‑day delivery and prioritisation Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities at pace Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, actionable insight Motivated by collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering tangible organisational impact

Benefits

Free counselling services through Health Assured Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Staff discount at Team Bath gym Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees Staff discount on language courses Generous employer contributory pension schemes Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath Local discounts and more An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce

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