Business Analyst (Fixed-Term)

About the role

Bournemouth University is entering a defining phase in its evolution. With a new institutional strategy – BU2035, renewed ambition and a clear focus on our future impact, we are reshaping how we engage with students, staff, partners and communities. This role will be responsible for undertaking analysis on projects in order to support the delivery of high quality, fit for purpose solutions that implement Bournemouth University’s 2035 Strategic Plan.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Change and working as part of the wider Strategic Change Team, the post holder will primarily focus on leading to the gathering, shaping and defining of business requirements, applying a firm technical understanding to develop the requirements through analysis into deliverable and appropriate solutions.

The post holder will support customers in the analysis stages across the project portfolio from concept through to delivery. They will document requirements and promote suitable solutions that exploit existing capabilities and propose new solutions in accordance with BU architecture.

They will ensure that solutions are designed and delivered to maximise all potential benefits. This will be done by working closely with business representatives to understand their requirements and constraints, and internal / external stakeholders and project team members to understand technical opportunities, constraints and best possible solutions.

About the department

The Strategic Change Team (SCT) is responsible for the delivery of non digital projects that support the delivery of the BU2035 strategy. They form part of a wider BU2035 Delivery Team who are also supported by the Digital Programmes Team.  The Strategic Change Team work over a very wide portfolio supporting all five of the BU2035 strategic pillars. This is an exciting time to join the team and deliver real lasting institutional change.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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