Graduate Field Analyst


Company:	University of Derby
Salary:	£30,577 - £32,455
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 1GB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Digital Solutions & Services are responsible for providing the digital platform to enable the best possible service to staff, students and stakeholders across the University and beyond. We take a collaborative approach to developing strategic goals to provide a diverse range of information technology and business services designed to support learning, teaching and research at the University of Derby.

Digital Solutions & Services are responsible for ensuring that the University’s IT capability is fit for purpose, future focused and able to protect, support and enhance the full breadth of services that will be delivered either on campus or digitally online with contributions across the department. We aim to assist students, teaching staff, support departments and collaborative partners to ensure we are making an impact on the University’s current and future digital landscape.

About the Role

Please note, this role is only available to University of Derby Graduates who have graduated within the last 3 years with a relevant degree

The Graduate Field Analyst role will form part of the Second Line team and will be responsible for developing and maintaining University IT and Audio Visual (AV) systems that support the University’s teaching, learning and management functions; driving forward the efficiency, reliability and quality of the systems to maximise value and minimise risk.

The role will be an AV centric position and will primarily encompass support of the front facing AV delivery including support, maintenance, system audits and events support of AV equipment and systems to the University’s students and staff for all aspects of the core university business e.g. teaching, events, business services and research.

You will help ensure all services are running as expected and are maintained to the correct standards.

As part of the Service Delivery function, you will be required to work across the various teams as and when the business requires. The role will also require cross site working between the Derby sites e.g. Chesterfield and Derby campuses. Providing excellent development opportunities and full systems training supported.

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate seeking a career in Digital Services. You will gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects, supporting the delivery of digital solutions that make a meaningful impact across the organisation.

The role offers valuable insight into a professional digital services environment, helping you develop technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.

About You

We are seeking a recent University of Derby Graduate with a relevant discipline, who has graduated within the last 3 years and has a strong interest in Audio Visual (AV) technologies and digital services.

The successful candidate will possess a proactive and analytical approach to problem-solving, with a commitment to delivering operational excellence and outstanding customer service. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating professionalism and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and challenges.

As an ambassador for Digital Solutions and Services, you will build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers across the wider institution. You will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine desire to support others.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, develop their skills, and gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will actively seek opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiencies, and contribute new ideas that support continuous service improvement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers

Discounted onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

A flexible working environment

A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Dale Baker, Digital Operations Manager via d.baker2@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

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