Senior Business Analyst - Hybrid

Jisc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the digital technology sector is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead various transformative projects. The ideal candidate will support robust business case creation and manage stakeholder relationships, playing a crucial role in strategic initiatives. Jisc values flexibility in work patterns and offers a range of benefits to enhance employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible work pattern

31 days annual leave

24/7 mental health support

Continuous learning opportunities

Home office equipment allowance

Financial well-being support

Charity donation opportunities

Life assurance cover

Three days volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business analyst role.
• Experience delivering solutions for critical projects.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of business cases for projects.
• Work with teams to document business process flows.
• Manage business requirements and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Business process modelling

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Posted Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 00:00 | Expires Thursday 31 July 2025 at 23:59

J OB TITLE: Senior Business Analyst - HYBRID

Jisc Grade: PRS3

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Reports into: Business analyst team lead

Location: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office, we have hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford. Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices.

About Jisc:

Our vision is to lead the UK tertiary education, research and innovation sectors to be pioneers in the use of digital technology and data. We’re on a mission to harness the power of technology and data, to transform how knowledge is shared, applied and enhanced.

About the team:

The team sits within the transformation directorate and are responsible for delivering strategic projects across the organisation. They operate an Enterprise Project Management Office which acts as a centre of excellence for all projects and programmes within Jisc.

About the role:

You will be part of the EPMO but will work on a variety of digital transformation and business change projects as part of the project team(s).

You will interface with a variety of internal, and sometimes external, stakeholders to support with the successful delivery of ambitious projects and programmes which make a real difference to how we operate.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the creation of robust business cases for strategically critical projects/programmes
• Working with process owners and technical teams to investigate, model and document business process flows
• Identifying and aligning dependent cross-functional processes and systems
• Eliciting business requirements relevant to the scope of the project(s), in the most appropriate format, from a variety of internal stakeholders
• Managing business requirements and ensuring they are delivered to the business users’ satisfaction, including any elements being delivered by third-party suppliers
• Providing expert advice and guidance to the business around the effective application of business analysis
• Supporting more junior business analysts with their personal development via coaching and mentoring

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a business analyst role across a diverse range of complex projects / programmes
• E xperience of delivering solutions across strategically critical projects, contributing to the achievement of wider business objectives and vision
• Experience of business process modelling, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of modelling techniques such as BPMN, UML or similar.
• Extensive experience in business process improvement and reengineering
• Experience of synthesising requirements to effectively construct a holistic view of business needs
• Experience of using relevant software tools to support project delivery, such as Jira, Confluence, Miro and the full MS Office suite
• Strong presentation, documentation and communication skills
• Confident stakeholder management with the ability to influence at a senior level and convey an air of trust and credibility

It would be advantageous if you had the following:

• Experience of working within an education environment
• Experience of working in a technology-focused organisation

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Why work for us?

At Jisc, every role is vital, and every person matters. We want you to feel like you’re part of something bigger. We support learning throughout your career and offer chances to grow, develop new skills, and make a real difference in education and research.

We believe that balancing your personal and professional life is key to happiness and fulfilment. We embrace flexible working, focusing on results rather than hours spent at a desk. It's not about where you work, but how you create a flow that energizes both your work and home life.

Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer:

• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes three closure days over Christmas plus the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days leave during the flexible benefits window
• A comprehensive 24/7 mental health support package, including coaching and appropriate counselling or specialist therapy, with no predetermined limit on the number of sessions you can access
• Annual Jisc performance award
• A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, mental health first aiders and support
• A company culture of continuous learning with access to thousands of LinkedIn Learning courses, and lots of resources and opportunities to support your development
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office
• Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money
• The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit
• Salary sacrifice - Electric Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to work and SmartTech (buy the latest technology and white goods products, spreading the cost over up to twelve months, direct from your salary and interest-free) subject to terms and conditions and available upon request
• A wide range of discounts and cashback from retailers and big-name high-street stores
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity and co-parental leave as well as opportunity for career breaks
• Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave
• Specsavers corporate eye care scheme including free eye test vouchers and up to £70 towards new glasses for VDU use
• Life assurance cover

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

Jisc believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.

We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status.

Application process:

We are committed to supporting your success. Please let us know how we can best accommodate you throughout the recruitment process, in your role, and during your time at Jisc. Your unique skills and experiences are valuable to us, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to thrive.

Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls!

If you are currently a Jisc employee, please apply through your Dayforce Employee profile.

Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevantHome Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge.

No agencies please.

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