Senior Business Analyst

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves engaging in strategic projects that leverage technology to enhance processes and solve business challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and decision-making skills, with experience in leading complex projects. The organization values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where employees can thrive. With a commitment to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant academic setting.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Generous Holidays

Access to On-Campus Facilities

Employee Discount Schemes

Flexible Working Policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst across multiple complex projects.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure key business goals are understood and documented.
• Lead and contribute to meetings, providing support and training.

Skills

Business Analysis

Decision-Making

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Business Analysis Tools

Education

BCS Business Analyst Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Job description

Do you have a passion for transformation, process improvement, and challenging the status quo? Are you interested in leveraging technology to solve business problems? If you are dynamic, resilient, and eager to contribute to change that aligns with the University of Southampton's strategy, this role may be for you.

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our Business & Systems Analysis Team within the IT Portfolio. This position involves working on a variety of strategic projects, including CRM, ServiceNow, Windows 10 upgrades, and the Student App.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will ensure that key business goals are understood and documented, working with colleagues to deliver quality solutions that meet business requirements. You will participate in, lead, and contribute to meetings, and provide support and training to technical and business teams on new systems and processes.

About you:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst across multiple complex projects or workstreams.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex problems confidently.
• Excellent understanding of creating and writing functional and technical specifications for systems.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting interviews, meetings, and workshops with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, negotiate, influence, and drive change.
• Experience working on medium to large-scale assignments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience of applying business analysis tools and techniques.
• Holding or working towards a BCS Business Analyst Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Working at UoS

Our Strategic Plan emphasizes Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), aiming to create a supportive and inclusive university community where everyone can thrive.

Our EDI mission is to foster an inclusive environment where individuals feel welcomed, supported, and valued, and where they can influence the future of the university.

We offer benefits such as a pension scheme, generous holidays, access to on-campus facilities, and employee-discount schemes. We prioritize work-life balance with policies supporting flexible working, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, as well as accommodations for career breaks and caring responsibilities.

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support a diverse, inclusive community.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment at [phone] or [e-mail], quoting the job number.