Strategic BA Lead for Major University Initiatives

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free counselling services through HEA

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Staff discounts on postgraduate fees

Staff discount on language courses

Generous employer contributory pension

Generous annual leave + 5 days

Personal and professional development

Free entry to Holburne Museum

Local discounts

Family-friendly workplace

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement / Interest-freeloan

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a Senior Business Analyst on a fixed-term basis up to 12 months to join the Strategic Projects Office within the Planning, Performance & Strategic Change department. Starting salary from £48,337, rising to £57,666, with closing date 23 November 2026.

You will work with stakeholders across the university to scope, analyse and deliver high-priority programmes, ensuring governance, risk management and benefits realisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business process mapping and analytical techniques.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others to build organisational capability.
• Experience leading business analysis within complex strategic programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead BA activity within complex strategic programmes, shaping options with evidence-based recommendations.
• Translate strategy into practical deliverable outcomes and guide feasibility assessments.
• Advise senior leaders on impact, benefits and risk across the portfolio.
• Ensure high-quality BA outputs and contribute to governance documentation.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Process mapping

Risk management

Mentoring

Governance

Strategic thinking

Job description

The University of Bath is seeking a Senior Business Analyst on a fixed-term basis up to 12 months to join the Strategic Projects Office within the Planning, Performance & Strategic Change department. Starting salary from £48,337, rising to £57,666, with closing date 23 November 2026.

You will work with stakeholders across the university to scope, analyse and deliver high-priority programmes, ensuring governance, risk management and benefits realisation.