Technical Business Analyst

UCLan; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support digital capabilities and integrate systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and technical literacy, especially with SQL and NoSQL databases. This role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective solution design and robust interoperability. Join us to make a positive difference in the educational experience and community development.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of data structures and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development of the University’s digital capabilities.
• Analyze integration needs and define API and messaging requirements.
• Ensure robust interoperability between digital systems.

Skills

Technical literacy

SQL and NoSQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant business or systems-based degree

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:

To 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.

A key focus of the role will be supporting system and data integrations across the University’s digital ecosystem. This includes working closely with developers, and other product teams to analyse integration needs, map data flows, define API and messaging requirements, and ensure robust, secure, and scalable interoperability between systems.

About you:

The role will also benefit from strong technical literacy, particularly the ability to interrogate and interpret data using SQL and NoSQL databases, validate assumptions using real data, and support effective solution design through a solid understanding of data structures, integration patterns, and platform capabilities. Applicants will need to have a relevant business or systems‑based degree, or equivalent experiential learning. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills are also a must together with excellent communication skills and organisation skills.

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.