Senior Business Analyst

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Southampton seeks a Senior Business Analyst to drive digital transformation. The role involves translating business goals into actionable requirements and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in complex projects. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous pension, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

On-campus sports and arts facilities

Employee discount schemes

Inclusive community committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience across complex projects/workstreams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate business goals into clear, actionable requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and training sessions.
• Support the implementation of new systems and processes.
• Mentor and support colleagues in the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Experience with business analysis tools

Education

BCS Business Analyst Diploma

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about transformation and process improvement?

Do you enjoy exploring new ways of working, thinking creatively, and using technology to solve business challenges? If you're motivated by delivering value through technology-enabled change and thrive in collaborative environments, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Join our supportive and forward-thinking Business & Systems Analysis Team within the University of Southampton’s IT Portfolio. You’ll work across a range of strategic projects including CRM, ServiceNow, Windows 10 upgrades, and the Student App.

As a Senior Business Analyst, You’ll

• Translate business goals into clear, actionable requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and training sessions.
• Support the implementation of new systems and processes.
• Mentor and support colleagues with the Business & Systems Analysis team.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience across complex projects/workstreams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with business analysis tools and techniques.
• BCS Business Analyst Diploma (or working towards it).

Benefits

We Offer

• Generous pension and holiday allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
• On-campus sports and arts facilities.
• Employee discount schemes.
• A welcoming, inclusive community committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage requests for part-time or flexible working patterns.

Apply now and help shape the future of digital transformation at the University of Southampton.