"People Systems Officer"

Are you passionate about systems, data processes and making a real impact on the employee experience? We’re looking for a People Systems Officer to join our team and take ownership of our HR Information System, ensuring it is optimised, integrated, and delivering meaningful insights.

About the Role

As the People Systems Officer, you will be the go-to expert for our HR Information System (iTrent), responsible for its configuration, maintenance, and development. You’ll ensure data integrity, support evidence-based decision-making, and help drive improvements in staff experience through smart use of technology and data.

You’ll work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external providers to ensure seamless system integration and reporting. You’ll also play a key role in supporting statutory returns and diversity reporting, and in promoting data literacy across the university.

About You

You’ll have a strong understanding of HR systems and processes, demonstrable experience in a similar role and a relevant qualification (NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent). You will be confident configuring systems, troubleshooting issues, and supporting upgrades and integrations. You’ll be skilled in data analysis and reporting, using tools like Excel and Power BI, and able to deliver clear insights to support decision-making and statutory reporting.

You will be detail-oriented, discreet, and committed to data accuracy and compliance. You’ll also be comfortable training users, creating documentation, and working collaboratively across HR, Payroll, Finance, and external providers.

If you would like an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, Jim Nottingham, via email jim.nottingham@uca.ac.uk

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide.

Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history and culture, and more.

Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.