Business Analyst

University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative University for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several centres and institutes that further the University's mission and social purpose, through the students and ideas we send out into the world and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress.

Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, transitioning from a 'classic' IT approach to a user-centred product approach to technology. We are investing in our people, and the processes enabled by digital, to evolve and transform the student and staff experience at UAL.

As a Business Analyst, you will work with stakeholders across the University to understand their existing and future business requirements, to review services and processes, to identify where Digital & Technology can continue to add value. You will place the user at the centre of our design process and propose solutions that can adapt and scale as user and University needs evolve. You will present findings to and advocate your recommendations for senior management teams across our business services, supported by your Head of Product and/or Director. Working across the full product life cycle, you will be involved in discovery, requirements gathering, process mapping, testing, transition activities and support. You will play a pivotal role in the successful embedding of change within the organisation whilst encouraging and promoting best practice across the portfolio and analysis team.

In this recruitment round, we are seeking two Business Analysts to work within the digital group which spans the business services for People & Culture, Finance & Legal, Estates, Accommodation, Catering and Retail Operations. We welcome applications from experienced Business Analysts who want to work for an organisation that is committed to social purpose and is growing to face new opportunities and challenges. There is one permanent position and one 18-month fixed term contract position.

Experience

• Experience of working within a large organisation to deliver change with experience of working across full project life cycle from business case creation through to transitioning into the live environment.
• Demonstrable experience of the use of core business analysis tools and techniques including workshop facilitation, process mapping, requirements elicitation and documentation.
• Experience of successfully embedding change through testing, training and early life support of new/updated processes and information systems.
• Knowledge of delivery frameworks and methodologies such as Agile and Product.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

UAL is a world-class University shaping the creative industries worldwide, with staff having access to a range of benefits, training and personal development to recognise and reward the contributions they make, as well as to encourage excellence, creativity and diversity, including:

• Competitive salary of £44,375 - £57,344 per annum + 6% market supplement, dependent on experience.
• 34 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Generous, defined benefit pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of paid maternity or paternity leave.

HAYS Technology have been retained by University of the Arts London to manage the search and recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Breanna Mahan at HAYS Technology.