Business Analyst

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to October 2028 

Role Summary  

In this role, you will maximise the value of the discovery, design, development and delivery lifecycles in a Business Analysis Practice designed to provide prospective and current University of Birmingham students and staff with high quality, personalised pathways and services. 

The BA will ensure that all changes are in line with the mission, objectives and strategy of the University. They will either already know or learn about techniques that allow this context to be the key foundation for understanding and evaluating all ideas, issues, proposals, projects, programmes and problems put forward by the University. 

The BA will be supported by the wider practice (Senior BA and BA Manager) and will endeavour to deliver a professional service often at an early point to advise the University on an effective course of action. 

Applicants should have exposure to Business Analysis Practice and / or significantly aligned transferable skills that you will use to influence and secure beneficial changes for the University. You will have been exposed to a variety of delivery styles, including but not limited to, Waterfall and Agile. 

Person Specification 

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications), where no equivalent qualification is held substantial practical relevant experience and expertise in a series of progressively more demanding roles will be required.
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences.
• Authoritative knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, including broader sector/commercial awareness.
• Experience of working with a multitude of stakeholders/ customers. 
• Skilled in conflict resolution techniques dealing with disagreements early and positively.
• Experience working across multiple creative, technical, software, or business unit teams to develop solutions.
• Ability to understand business and technology concepts quickly and able to facilitate those conversations.
• Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation, policies, procedures are applied.
• Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action.
• Familiar with a variety of delivery styles, including but not limited to, Waterfall and Agile.
• An inquisitive and curious outlook that is always looking for continuous improvement opportunities.
• A good appreciation of the Higher Education sector is desirable.

Informal enquiries can be made to Alastair Henbrey, email: a.w.henbrey@bham.ac.uk

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