Systems Admin Officer
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,249 to £45,413 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0514-25 |
Summary
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 on the university website.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess your eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
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 on the university website.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess your eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
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