Technical Business Analyst

Lancashire; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lancashire is recruiting a Technical Business Analyst to support the development and continuous improvement of the university’s digital capabilities. You will gather requirements, perform process analysis and design solutions within a multi-disciplinary, agile team, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.

You will bridge business needs with technical delivery, emphasising user-centred analysis and evidence-based decision making, with a focus on student data in higher

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Business Analyst in higher education
• Experience creating and analysing technical documentation
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Degree in business or systems or equivalent experiential learning

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements, analyze processes and design solutions for projects and products
• Champion user-centred analysis and agile delivery
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions ensuring feasibility and architectural alignment

Skills

Technical Business Analyst experience

Stakeholder relationship building

User-centred analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or systems

Job description

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

You will act as a key member of the Product and Delivery team, supporting the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the University’s digital capabilities. The Technical Business Analyst will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design for projects and products. The role will champion user-centred analysis, agile delivery, and evidence-based decision-making, bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring feasibility and alignment with architectural standards.

About you:

You will have experience working as a Technical Business Analyst working with student data within higher education. Experience of creating and analysing technical documentation is essential along with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. A relevant business or systems-based undergraduate degree or equivalent experiential learning is essential for this role.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.