Job Description

Job Reference

0445-25

Date Posted

Monday 21 April 2025

Application Closing Date

Sunday 4 May 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

Competitive Salary

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Indefinite

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

Product and Delivery

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Interview Date

Monday 12 May 2025

Job details

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When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 Principal Developer to provide technical leadership and oversight to the design, development and implementation of technology solutions built on the University's Azure, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will enable the delivery of business application solutions that enhance and improve the student experience around recruitment, admissions, enrolment, student support and Alumni engagement. This role will play a significant part in the technical evolution of the platform and its adoption, management and development.

About You:

The successful candidate will have experience working in a software development role using the current programming languages / environments requirement within the product / platform team. An undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or relevant work experience is essential, as is a relevant certification in appropriate technologies or demonstrable equivalent experience. Applicants should be skilled in developing and articulating value propositions to challenge, influence and develop priorities and workload.



For a discussion about the salary, please contact Vanessa Nattrass



Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based on our Preston campus, but given the nature of this role we are open to conversations about working flexibly.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.


The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.


Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we're here to help you achieve great things.

Where opportunity creates success.