Join our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Department

We're looking for exceptional candidates across Technical Enablement, Portfolio, Data and Technology, and Platforms.

Current Vacancies

We are recruiting to newly configured roles and vacant positions following a recent review of our activities

Principal Engineer (M365)

Do you have experience in managing Microsoft 365 projects from initiation to completion? Have you had proven responsible for effective operational IT Service Delivery?

We are looking to recruit a Principal Engineer who will play a key role in shaping and implementing the changes and improvements required to transform the service provision of technology services across the University. As a Principal Engineer you will be responsible for effective operational IT Service Delivery ensuring services are managed in accordance with agreed service levels, standards and policies. Working with the DDaT Portfolio team, you will be responsible for the effective planning and delivery of the Projects, ensuring alignment to the agreed organisational priorities and adherence to the agreed project delivery and assurance framework.

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Principal Developer (HR)

We are looking for a Principal Developer who will be responsible for effective operational IT Service Delivery within your area, ensuring services are managed in accordance with agreed service levels, standards and policies.

Working with the DDaT Portfolio team, you will be responsible for the effective planning and delivery of the DDaT Projects Portfolio, ensuring alignment to the agreed organisational priorities and adherence to the agreed project delivery and assurance framework. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the teams within your area to ensure they have the resources and capabilities required and are working in collaboration with colleagues across the department to enable effective IT Service Delivery across operational services and projects.

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Research Infrastructure Engineer

Do you have a background in system change management and improving existing systems and processes?

We are looking for a Research Infrastructure Engineer who will methodically analyse and improve existing systems and processes, ensuring their security and performance. You will ensure systems change management is carried out in accordance with agreed standards and procedures, creating and managing software test and development environments. You will therefore design, script, code, test and document the deployment and development of Open Source commercial and custom software using agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered bespoke systems, especially when linking existing systems or providing novel interfaces to existing data.

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Work with us

In a nutshell, DDaT is the University’s IT department. We're looking for exceptional candidates across Technical Enablement, Portfolio, Data and Technology, and Platforms and Applications to join our newly formed department which forms part of our digital transformation journey.

The Digital, Data & Technology Department (DDaT) is a passionate community of technical experts who provide digital, data and technology services that are accessible, relevant, and secure. We are motivated by helping people solve problems, be more effective in what they do today and innovating to raise the bar of what can be achieved in future. 

About us

We are excited to be building a DDaT function following a recent review of our activities. We are now recruiting to newly configured and vacant roles to help lead and deliver our focus on develop and transform whilst still supporting and maintaining our current services and technology – both of which will play a pivotal role in supporting colleagues and delivering our digital strategy.

Our department is already full of talented individuals, some of whom have been promoted due to the new opportunities available, and we are looking for new colleagues to join us as we grow and develop.

We are a team of more than 145 professionals, united by a vision to empower people to choose the University of Bath and the desire for our organisation to be globally recognised as a distinctive, outstanding, and inclusive learning and research community.

Our Community

Change Champions

Following our recent changes, we have set up a change champions network so we can understand how people are feeling and what challenges there are for the department. This network meets every 1-2 months to raise important issues and work together to find ways to resolve any concerns.

Wellbeing Champions

We have a number of Wellbeing Champions in DDaT who support the wellbeing of the department. These champions can be contacted should you be concerned or worried about yourself or someone else. The DDaT Wellbeing Champions are part of the wider University run Wellbeing Champion Network.

All Staff Away meetings/days

On a quarterly basis, the whole department meets to provide and receive updates on the department and the wider University. During the Christmas and Summer period, we meet to do something fun! In July 2024 we held our Summer away day.

Our Vision and Values

Our Vision

To be the University’s trusted partner for digital, data and technology solutions.
To be One Team, supporting each other to make DDaT a great place to work.

Our Values

People at the heart - We create a supportive, healthy environment where everyone feels they belong and can bring their best
Trusted partner - We build strong, equal, collaborative relationships
Service Excellence - We take pride in delivering consistently high-quality, easy-to-access solutions and services
Leading Innovation - We continually develop our own expertise and use it to accelerate progress

— Sarah Lymn Head of Technology Enablement and Support

Working at Bath

Find out what Bath has to offer

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, close to the vibrant city of Bath; full of historic charm, contemporary culture, and green spaces, making it an excellent environment in which to work.

We strive to be an inclusive university where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from underrepresented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

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