Employer: Aston University John Cadbury House
Position: Systems Admin Officer
Salary: Grade 08 £38,249 to £45,413 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Interview Date:
Wednesday 03 September 2025
Reference:
0514-25
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to join a leading institution in Higher Education to support and enhance our Estates and Facilities Management systems, with a particular focus on the Planon platform. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of a dynamic Higher Education environment.
As part of our commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and compliant facilities services, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective operation, support, and continuous improvement of our systems. You will act as a subject matter expert for Planon and related platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and alignment with ITIL best practices and institutional objectives.
You will collaborate with the Estates and Capital Development team and the Digital Services team along with external software providers, promoting the use of technology to enhance the service delivery.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family friendly policies.
- On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
Click here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility.
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk
Application Process
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