This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
As we embark on an ambitious Digital Transformation, we are investing in our IT infrastructure which is key to developing our learning and research capability as we strive to collaborate across the globe, attacking global issues. We are looking for Business Analysts to join us to work on IT projects that underpin critical University systems and processes.
Job Title: Business Analyst
Job type: Full-time
Salary: £39,355 – £46,735
Deadline: 16 September 2025
Roles & Responsibilities
- Leading business analysis activities, including documenting processes and requirements through collaboratively working with a range of stakeholders from IT and the wider University;
- Working with key stakeholders to identify the technical, organisational, people, systems and process changes for each option being considered;
- Effectively documenting ‘As-Is’ and ‘To-Be’ processes as well as associated functional and non-functional requirements for solutions;
- Facilitating workshops and meetings with key stakeholders to identify business drivers and document their requirements;
- Validating key assumptions to ensure that stakeholder expectations are managed effectively;
- Providing advice, coaching and support to less experienced members of the Business Analyst team;
- Supporting the development of options to meet business needs and inform recommendations;
- Supporting the development of IT solution proposals that meet documented requirements, taking into account user needs, functionality, cost, time and quality.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.
Eligibility Requirements
Essential
- Experience of working as a Business Analyst across the full project and IT development lifecycle, carrying out requirements engineering and business process modelling activities;
- Strong problem-solving capability, with a logical approach and the ability to see different perspectives and options;
- Experience of creating high quality diagrams and models to convey information, including standard modelling techniques and using software to support modelling, such as MS Visio;
- Experience of effectively analysing problems and data, paying high attention to detail and presenting solutions and information in a meaningful way to a diverse range of audiences;
- Experience of working effectively with system developers or suppliers.
Essential Key Attributes
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to effectively influence the outputs of others you are not directly responsible for, and to successfully convey complex information to a wide range of audiences;
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with experience of successfully managing multiple and competing priorities;
- Experience of building successful working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and also working as part of interdisciplinary teams;
- Experience of working to deadlines, prioritising a complex range of tasks to ensure delivery in a role which has made competing demands on your time;
- Ability to work independently towards agreed goals, with a high degree of professional integrity and initiative;
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- BCS accreditation in Business Analysis or similar qualification;
- Experience of the Higher Education sector.
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