Business Analyst

Hartpury University and College; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gloucester is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance operational efficiency through expert analysis and stakeholder collaboration. The role requires strong qualifications in business analysis or process design, along with pivotal project management skills. Benefits include hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and comprehensive wellbeing support. We are committed to inclusivity and welcome diverse applicants. The application deadline is January 25, 2026.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Employee Discounts

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Business analysis or process design.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Ability to work with digital systems and data flows.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert business analysis to improve processes.
• Lead business process reviews and identify improvements.
• Recommend change initiatives for efficiency.
• Gather comprehensive business requirements.
• Collaborate on innovative process improvements.

Skills

Business analysis qualifications

Process design experience

Project management

Data visualization

Collaborative working

Education

Relevant degree or certifications (e.g. BCS, IIBA, ITIL)

Tools

Visualisation tools

Job description

Business Analyst

£40,547 - £44,320 per annum

A minimum of 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About Us:

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi‑faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role:

• Provide expert business analysis to support a data‑driven approach to improving processes and systems for staff and students
• Lead business process reviews, using appropriate mapping tools and techniques to understand current practices and identify improvement opportunities
• Identify, develop and recommend change initiatives that improve efficiency, including opportunities for system automation
• Work with stakeholders and systems developers to gather comprehensive business requirements, defining data flows and system integrations
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Hartpury community to design innovative, sustainable process and system improvements
• Lead and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders to capture insights and shape effective organisational change solutions

About You:

• You will have Business analysis or process design qualifications (e.g. BCS, IIBA, ISEB, LEAN six sigma, ITIL, relevant degree) or relevant professional experience
• Experience of managing and delivering complex and varied projects (such as process improvement or software development implementations)
• Ability to support development of business processes with digital systems including gathering comprehensive requirements and understanding data flows and integrations
• Demonstrable ability to present complex data using appropriate visualisation tools and use effective presentation skills to provide key insights
• You will be comfortable working flexibly, to a high degree of accuracy and within tight deadlines.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.