Senior Business Analyst

London School of Economics and Political Science; London; Hybrid; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to enhance the digital education experience. In this role, you will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to gather user requirements and deliver viable solutions aligned with regulatory standards. The position offers a chance to influence the future of education at a top-ranked university while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With opportunities for professional growth and the flexibility of hybrid working, this role is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the academic landscape.

Benefits

Occupational Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Hybrid Working

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with project managers and stakeholders to clarify project scope.
• Ability to gather user requirements and produce user-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and present detailed requirements for projects within the programme.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver comprehensive information.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

User Requirements Gathering

Coaching and Mentoring

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance.LSE is a global community of people and ideas in the heart of central London. We’re a specialist social sciences university, ranked third in the world in the QS subject rankings 2022 and as the top university in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

LSE is embarking on an ambitious programme to transform the digital education experience across the institution. Digital Education Futures will deliver key elements of the LSE 2030 strategy through new and improved solutions and practices. The 3-year programme will create a digitally rich education environment, encompassing assessment, virtual and physical teaching spaces, staff and student support, new teaching methods, and emerging technologies.

As Senior Business Analyst, you will elicit and present detailed requirements for individual project/s (within the programme) and build the requirements catalogue. You will be responsible for liaising and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across School to deliver comprehensive information on current state and future state. You will work with a project delivery team from across multiple disciplines to deliver business analysis whilst adhering to project delivery governance.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working closely with programme and project managers, team members and stakeholders to clarify scope and deliverables for programmes/projects.
• Be able to gather and interpret user requirements and produce viable user-centric solutions in accordance with regulatory requirements and School policies and procedures.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to lead, manage, coach and/or mentor staff as required.
• Have a readiness to challenge the status quo and proactively identify and solve problems, including a willingness to understand issues beyond the boundaries of the project.

LSE is a campus-based university and staff are expected to attend the London campus in fulfilling their role. For this particular role, we can accept applications from all parts of the UK, provided the applicant is able to travel periodically to the London campus.

In return, we offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 28 April 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.