"Digital Specialist - Process Automation and Improvement Team"

Organisation:

Cranfield University

Faculty or Department:

IT Services

Based at:

Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours of work:

37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.

Contract type:

Fixed term contract

Fixed Term Period:

Until 31 July 2027

Salary:

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £25,117 to £26,485 per annum, with potential progression up to £29,370 per annum

Apply by:

12/01/2026

Role Description

We welcome applications from digital specialists to join our newly established Process Automation and Improvement Team – driving smarter, more efficient ways of working across the University.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those early in their digital career, but you’ll need to be passionate to learn and determined to deliver practical solutions for Cranfield.

About the Role

The postholder will support the Team to deliver a variety of digital projects that will streamline processes, improve collaboration, and make effective use of technology to support day-to-day operations.

The postholder will be supported to develop their skills in a variety of areas, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and software testing. The role will also include opportunities to develop expertise in software support, business process analysis, and project delivery frameworks.

The role will be responsible for supporting Team colleagues to develop, manage and support Power Platform solutions and related technologies.

About You

You will be a technically focused professional with a strong foundation in IT and a commitment to continuous professional development. You will be strongly motivated to use technology to improve organisation efficiency and innovation. This will be coupled with some hands-on experience of software development, ideally using the Microsoft Power Platform, but other experience will be considered.

You will thrive in an environment where there are opportunities to learn and develop while being supported by colleagues and also on your own, following self-paced training programmes. You will be tenacious to solve problems and provide excellent support for our stakeholders.

Your collaborative style, excellent communication skills, and ability to understand stakeholder requirements will make you a valued member of the Team.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Gregor Waddell, Director of Information Technology, or Alex Cossey, Programme Manager, on PAITRecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk.

*The University will be closed between 19 December 2025 and 5 January 2026. Should you contact us during that period, you may not receive a response until the University reopens in January.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 January 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.