Senior Business Analyst — Strategy & Transformation Lead

Lancashire; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lancashire's Learning and Information Services department is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead discovery, analysis and development of strategic change opportunities across the University.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, architects and service leaders to translate needs into clear proposals, business cases and investment recommendations, shaping demand and prioritising portfolios to deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading analysis on complex, high-impact projects.
• Strong knowledge of BA techniques, process improvement, and demand management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, analysis and development of strategic change opportunities across the University.
• Translate complex business needs into clear proposals, business cases and investment recommendations.
• Shape demand, support portfolio prioritisation and ensure initiatives deliver tangible benefits.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Requirements elicitation

Portfolio management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

University of Lancashire's Learning and Information Services department is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead discovery, analysis and development of strategic change opportunities across the University.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, architects and service leaders to translate needs into clear proposals, business cases and investment recommendations, shaping demand and prioritising portfolios to deliver measurable value.