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!