At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform complex challenges into actionable solutions that drive meaningful change in Academic Affairs.
- Company: Join Arden University, a multi-award-winning institution passionate about innovation and digital education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and free courses for you and your family.
- Other info: Remote working with excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a visible impact and influence strategic priorities in a forward-thinking environment.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in stakeholder engagement and process improvement.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 48000 £ per year.
Salary: £44,000 - £48,000 per annum
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Director of the Provost Office
Department: Academic Affairs
This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry Head Office or Campus locations.
About Arden University:
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
About our Department:
The Provost’s Office serves as the central hub for all academic-affairs, projects and initiatives throughout the University. This includes a Project Management, Change Management and Business Analysis function which plays a crucial role in ensuring success of academic and enhancement initiatives across Arden University.
About the Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Provost’s Office at the centre of the University’s strategic transformation. As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Academic Affairs by turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions that drive meaningful change.
About You:
You will need to be an analytical, collaborative, and forward-thinking professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning insight into meaningful change. With a strong ability to engage stakeholders, translate business needs into clear requirements, and drive process improvement, you will bring both credibility and confidence to strategic projects.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven Experience — Proven track record of relevant extensive work experience, demonstrating deep, specialised and/or broad knowledge of a field of work gained through experience in a series of progressively more complex roles.
- Analytical Strength — Strong ability to analyse complex problems, identify opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Stakeholder Engagement — Confident working with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse stakeholders to build alignment and drive outcomes.
- Process Improvement — Skilled in mapping, evaluating, and enhancing processes to support efficiency, consistency, and strategic goals.
- Requirements Expertise — Experienced in eliciting, documenting, and validating requirements for new initiatives, ensuring clarity and feasibility.
- Project Delivery — Comfortable supporting end-to-end project lifecycles, from discovery and design through to testing, launch, and hypercare.
- Communication — Able to present complex information clearly and persuasively to decision-makers at all levels.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible.
Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals.
Closing Date: Monday 24th August
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Business Analyst (Provost Office) - 6 Month FTC in Coventry employer: Arden University
Arden University is an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling role in higher education, particularly in Birmingham. With a strong commitment to flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture, we prioritise employee growth and development, ensuring that our Associate Lecturers thrive in their teaching careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
