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University of Brighton

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • 16d left

AI generated summary

  • You need substantial experience as a Business Analyst, strong organizational and analytical skills, stakeholder engagement ability, and familiarity with change and project management.
  • You will collaborate with IT and staff to gather requirements, produce documentation, support testing, and mentor colleagues in business analysis across multiple projects.

Requirements

  • Substantial experience as a Business Analyst, including in a collaborative IT environment.
  • A thorough understanding of the practices, procedures and methods required for effective business analysis, ideally with supporting professional qualification(s) and/or experience of Lean/Six Sigma approaches.
  • Excellent organisational, analytical, presentation and written skills.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with an ability to lead and facilitate discussions and collaborate with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Familiarity with change, business improvement and project management disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • You will be pro-active in collaborating with colleagues in IT and throughout the wider University, bringing your business analysis expertise to a wide-range of change and improvement activities. Although not exhaustive, this will include process mapping, requirements gathering, supporting testing as well as producing high-quality documentation.
  • This role is responsible for collaborating with staff throughout the University to gather requirements and to provide appropriate business case, business analysis and development documentation to support the implementation of change projects. The post holder will be expected to work across a range of business areas and projects at any one time, with the ability to manage conflicting demands on their time and prioritise effectively.
  • To have a key role in the development of the high-quality documentation covering the full business analysis lifecycle; as well as ensuring standardised approaches to business analysis are developed and implemented as required. Mentoring and supporting colleagues to develop the University’s business analysis capability.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Business Analyst position?

The salary range for the Business Analyst position is £40,497 to £48,149 per annum.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Brighton, specifically in Moulsecoomb.

Is there flexibility in the working arrangement for this role?

Yes, this role is available on a job share arrangement and operates under a hybrid working system.

What qualifications and experience are required for this position?

Candidates should have substantial experience as a Business Analyst in a collaborative IT environment and a thorough understanding of effective business analysis practices, ideally with relevant qualifications and/or experience in Lean/Six Sigma approaches.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include excellent organisational, analytical, presentation, and written skills, along with strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.

What kind of projects will the Business Analyst be involved in?

The Business Analyst will be involved in various change and improvement activities, covering a range of business areas and projects.

What additional benefits does the University offer?

The University offers a generous annual leave package, a pension scheme, travel loans, childcare voucher schemes, and discretionary days off between Christmas and New Year.

Is the University committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff and encourages applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds due to underrepresentation in staff.

What type of documentation will the Business Analyst be expected to produce?

The Business Analyst will be responsible for producing high-quality documentation covering the full business analysis lifecycle.

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