Main Purpose of the Job

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for an Information Systems & Application Development Manager to join their busy Computing department.

The Information Systems & Application Development Manager will deliver the systems analysis, ongoing support and development and implementation of both in- house and commercial applications.

Key Relationships

The post holder will lead a small team and interact with key stakeholders across other support departments as well as customers within the Scientific Institutes. There will be a requirement to work with software suppliers during system implementations, system upgrades and issue resolution.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

Percentage

Support & development of existing code-base/databases

35

Define standards and maintain industry best practice in areas of responsibility. Project-manage core application upgrades while maintaining interoperability & functionality e.g., Finance system, HR system. Identify and define future needs of and modifications to supported applications, the NBI data warehouse and in-house-developed software.

25

Coding applications and database design

15

Data manipulation and transformation

10

Managing/supervising other members of the team. Providing expertise & guidance in the areas of database design and application development

10

As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post

5

Education & Qualifications

Requirement

Importance

Degree in relevant subject or additional relevant experience

Essential

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Requirement

Importance

Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery

Essential

Ability to define and implement best practice industry standards

Essential

Expertise in Web application development

Essential

Proven problem-solving skills

Essential

High degree of computer literacy

Essential

SQL Database design, implementation and administration

Essential

Knowledge of HR & Finance procedures

Essential

Back-end processes of HR, Payroll & Finance systems

Desirable

Relevant Experience

Requirement

Importance

Significant experience in systems analysis, system implementation, database design and programming

Essential

Significant project management experience in the field of implementing/upgrading major software packages

Essential

Ability to motivate, manage and support the development of team members, including objective setting and reviews

Essential

Experience in management of IT software development

Essential

Version control system (ideally GIT)

Desirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Requirement

Importance

Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information

Essential

Confidently works with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external

Essential

Customer focussed by anticipating and meeting their needs

Essential

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team

Essential

Establishes credibility and demonstrates excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Essential

Promotes and strives for continuous improvement

Essential

Meticulous and thorough

Essential

The ability to interact at both a technical and non-technical level

Essential

Additional Requirements

Requirement

Importance

Attention to detail

Essential

Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to work

Essential

Promotes equality and values diversity

Essential

Able to present a positive image of self and the Partnership

Essential

Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required to meet the needs of the department

Essential

NBI Partnership

The NBI Partnership provides non-scientific services to the John Innes Centre (JIC), Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Earlham Institute (EI) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). All of these organisations carry out scientific research funded by the UK Government, European Union, Charitable and Industrial Sponsors. The Partnership employs around 140 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting Scientists who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park.

The John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory are registered charities (No’s 223852, 1058499, 1136213 and 106550) and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Department

Computing

Group Details

The Computing and Information Services Department has 18 staff meeting the IT needs of 4 Scientific Institutes and also provides system administration support to the HR, Finance and Facilities teams. The Department has 3 teams covering Computing Infrastructure, Desktop Support and Information Systems & Application Development.

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Information Systems & Application Development Manager

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes Partnership (NBIP) has an exciting opportunity for a Information Systems & Application Development Manager to join their busy Computing department.

Background:

The Norwich Bioscience Institutes are a cluster of internationally renowned research organisations, working to tackle major challenges of the 21st Century – the sustainability of our environment, our food supplies and healthy ageing. 

The NBI Partnership provides high quality, non-scientific support services for the diverse community of staff, students and visiting workers at the Institutes (the Earlham Institute, John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience) and for the NBI Partnership.

Based on the Norwich Research Park amongst 230 hectares of parkland, you will be joining a committed, professional and welcoming team.  In addition, you will enjoy a competitive salary and annual leave, our defined contribution pension scheme, excellent recreational facilities and a range of other employee benefits.

The Computing and Information Services Department has 18 staff meeting the IT needs of 4 Scientific Institutes and also provides system administration support to the HR, Finance and Facilities teams. The Department has 3 teams covering Computer Infrastructure, Desktop Support and Information Systems & Application Development.

The role:

This varied role is a key part of our service delivery. Leading our Information Systems & Applications Development Team, the role will interact with stakeholders across the NBIP departments, software suppliers and our customers within the Scientific Institutes. The role will ensure the team delivers on coding applications, supporting and implementing systems, data analysis, empowering our users and providing them with ongoing support.  

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate will have experience in management of IT software development, management of developers, and be able to demonstrate significant experience in systems analysis, system implementation, database design and programming. You will have expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery and Web application development. A knowledge of HR and Finance back-end business processes would be highly advantageous.  

Additional information:

Salary on appointment will be within the range £42,050 to £51,950 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post offered on an indefinite basis.

Candidates submitting a CV are requested to also provide a covering letter which clearly explains how you meet the criteria for the post.

The NBI Partnership is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent, and welcome all applications.

The closing date for applications will be 13 April 2023.