Junior Applications Developer (Student Information Delivery)
Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers digital services to over 17,500 students and approx. 2,000 staff. Our vision is for IT to be an integral valued business partner to the University, continually improving the level of service provided to our student and staff community.
You will be a member of the Student Information Development team and you will support the development of the Universities student record system (SITS), ensuring that it meets the needs of applicants, students and staff. This role requires candidates with a basic knowledge of student systems and the applicant/student lifecycle. Full training will be available to support the successful candidate to take on the challenge of SITS developments.
The Person
You should have the ability to resolve issues without clear or pre-defined solutions. Excellent customer service focus and being passionate about delivering an exemplary customer experience and satisfaction is vital. You should be self-motivated, with the ability to work under pressure and take ownership of problems, organize, prioritize and monitor your own work and others to meet deadlines whilst maintaining standards. You will also have the ability to operate in a changing and uncertain working environment demonstrating resilience, versatility and being receptive and adaptable to accommodate new ideas and ways of working.
Directorate/Function
The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people-centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long-term institutional growth. These services span financial management, workforce development, and the maintenance of both physical and digital infrastructure - ensuring the University’s operations and ambitions are fully supported. With a clear focus on service quality, innovation, and people-first practices, the Directorate operates in close partnership with academic faculties and senior leadership to ensure institutional goals are achieved. It is driven by a commitment to excellence, service, and sustainable progress, promoting a culture where collaboration, innovation and transformation thrive. This is an opportunity to join a proactive, solutions-focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.
Further information
This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £29,071 per annum.
Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 15th September 2025.
For informal enquiries, please contact Clare Billowes, Student Information Delivery Manager.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.