IT Business Analyst

Post Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 6 months

Closing Date: Thursday 12 October 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0155352

The methodical investigation, analysis, review and documentation of all or part of a business in terms of business functions and processes, the information used and the data on which the information is based. The definition of requirements for improving processes and systems, reducing their costs, enhancing their sustainability, and the quantification of potential business benefits. The collaborative creation and iteration of viable specifications and acceptance criteria in preparation for the deployment of information and communication systems.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide Business Analysis expertise on the implementation of a new Finance and HR system, so this would be a perfect opportunity for a Business Analyst with expertise or looking to improve their experience in this area.

The role is also being offered out as a full-time, 6-month, fixed term contract, however, the University is open to offering a part-time position over a longer period. 

Qualifications

Essential: Degree level, or equivalent qualifications in a computer related discipline or appropriate equivalent experience. A recognized professional project management qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience, skills, and knowledge

Essential: Proven experience in developing business process models and business cases. Significant experience in data and business process modelling. The ability to understand, assimilate and communicate complex data to non-technical specialists.       Experience of analysis to support operational and strategic planning. Experience of developing standard and bespoke data reports. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to maintain high professional service standards and accuracy when dealing with competing deadlines. Experience of working with a diverse customer base.

Rewards and benefits

Salary: Grade 8; £39,347 to £44,263 (up to £49,794 with discretionary points).

Pension: USS defined benefits pension scheme

Annual leave: 25 days pro rata

Eight bank holidays and five customary days

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery:
https://www.bradford.ac.uk/human-resources/employee-reward-and-benefits/

Additional information

• Hiring manager: Rosie Dowen
• Number of vacancies for this role: 1
• Contract type: 6 months, fixed-term OR part-time over longer term
• Location: Hybrid
• Work pattern: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours) unless part time.
• Possible adjustments: We are open to any request for adjustments to support your needs for training and mentoring which would enable you to succeed in this role.
• Application process: Online test and Interview.

Next steps

Apply now or if you wish to discuss the role you can message or book a call with , the manager for this role via the ‘Contact us’ section of our IT recruitment site:

https://www.bradford.ac.uk/it-services/careers-in-it/

Our recruitment site contains other useful information and videos including the full job description, an explanation of the recruitment process, and what it's like to work in our department.

Further details:

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