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The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: The Digital Solutions team is at the start of a journey to move to agile development and delivery practices to deliver value faster across the business, ensure user needs are at the forefront of all development and drive innovation in digital delivery. This role will be crucial in delivering this vision by overseeing the workflows of the agile development teams across Digital Solutions team, ensuring agreed development tasks are delivered, challenges are unblocked and ultimate velocity is achieved to ensure the timely release of digital products in adherence to our digital principles. They will work closely with key stakeholders from across the business, as well as external suppliers to ensure products meet user needs, as well as providing agile coaching to the development teams to develop current agile practices. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. We may be happy to consider offering reduced hours. This appointment is a fixed term contract for 12 months (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave.

The interview date is currently anticipated to be held week commencing 15 September 2025, with the start date anticipated to be 01 November 2025.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

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UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.