Business Analyst x 2

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The opportunity

Due to growth in our portfolio of change initiatives, we have two exciting new Business Analyst roles within the Digital & Technology Group.

As part of the new Digital and Technology Group, you will be a passionate and driven Business Analyst who will work directly with key stakeholders across the university to understand existing and future business requirements. You will review systems and processes to help define how changes to IT services can be successfully and consistently delivered to add value to the organisation.

You will be involved with the full project life cycle from inception through to completion and will gather requirements, analyse and produce detailed process maps, and deliver functional and non-functional specifications. You will assist in the successful embedding of change within the organisation whilst encouraging and promoting best practice across the project and analysis team. You will also be able to work independently to gather information used to support the completion of impact assessments and discoveries.

About you

Your profile:

• Experience of working within a large organisation to deliver change with experience of working across full project lifecycle 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.
• Experience in successfully influencing changes in current practices to support business benefits.
• Working within a complex organisation using traditional linear and iterative delivery methodologies.
• Experience of prioritising workload and activities, and ability to organise time effectively across projects and independent pieces of work You will be a self-motivated and dynamic individual who is adaptable, flexible and able to adjust to a new situations and environments.
• ISEB Business Analysis or equivalent qualification are desirable but not essential.

Communication:

• It is essential that you can communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, and can present compelling arguments both written and oral.
• You will have experience in building good relationships at all levels across stakeholder groups and partner organisations to enable the smooth delivery of business change.
• You will be able to work effectively in cross-functional teams including with business and technical stakeholders.
• You will have experience of effectively communicating complex and/or technical information to a diverse audience, leading to productive and trusted ‘partnership’ working relationships across the University.

As an employer of choice, the University of the Arts London offers an extensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary package £41,454 – £53,595 (plus 6% market supplement) per annum.
• 34 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Competitive pension package
• A healthy work-life balance for all employees including a dynamic working approach.

For more information and to apply, please visit Hays Recruitment jobs board.

Closing date: 5th June 2023.

Interviews will take place virtually on Tuesday 13th June and Wednesday 14th June.
Informal face to face follow up interviews will take place on Tuesday 20th June.

Hays Technology have been retained by the UAL to manage the recruitment for this role. For all enquiries, please contact Stephen Turner on 0207 259 8746 or Stephen.turner@hays.com.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

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