Senior Business Analyst

UCLan; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to lead the analysis and continuous improvement of digital solutions. You will work within cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design user-focused solutions. Your role will involve driving digital transformation and coaching others while effectively communicating with senior stakeholders. An undergraduate degree in a relevant field is essential. A comprehensive package of rewards and lifestyle benefits awaits you at this multicultural institution.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading complex, high-impact projects.
• Experience in driving digital transformation.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and improvement of digital solutions.
• Gather requirements and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Design user-focused solutions within cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Relationship building

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant area

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

In this role you will lead the analysis and continuous improvement of digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of our student, staff and wider academic community. Working within cross-functional teams, you will gather requirements, identify opportunities for improvements, process optimisation and design user-focused solutions.

About you

You will be an experienced Business Analyst with a proven track record of leading complex, high-impact projects and driving digital transformation.

With strong communication and influencing skills, you will be able to build relationships with senior stakeholders and be able to coach and mentor others, and explain complex concepts clearly.

An undergraduate degree in a relevant area is essential for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you

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. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

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.