About this role
We are seeking experienced Business Analysts to join the Strategic Projects Office within the PPSC. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering high‑priority strategic programmes and projects that support the University’s Strategy.
Whether operating at practitioner level or providing strategic leadership, you will apply strong business analysis expertise to help the University make informed decisions, realise benefits, manage risk and deliver sustainable change.
The Role
As part of the Business Analysis team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the University to support the scoping, analysis and delivery of portfolio programmes and projects. Your work will inform effective governance, effective allocation of resources, comprehensive risk management and robust benefits realisation.
Both roles will, in the first instance, support high‑priority strategic programmes of related initiatives that require further discovery work to identify solutions that generate efficiencies and create organisational capacity.
Business Analyst – Grade 7 (12 Months FTC) £38,784 - £46,049
You will:
Work as part of the business analysis team to support discovery and analysis across a range of university functions. Apply established business analysis techniques to understand business needs, map processes and explore options. Engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders to gather insight and support effective decision‑making. Contribute analysis that underpins successful programme and project delivery, assurance and benefits realisation.
About You
To succeed as a Business Analyst, you will:
Have sound knowledge of business analysis methods and experience applying them within a large, complex organisation. Have skills and experience in business process mapping using appropriate tools and techniques. Be proficient at engaging with and influencing a range of stakeholders. Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a high‑performing team.
Be part of a team driving ambitious, institution‑wide change. At PPSC, we bring strategy, insight, planning and delivery together to build a high‑performing, forward‑looking organisation. We work collaboratively across the University to turn strategic ambitions into reality, guided by our principles of collaboration, clarity and capability.
The Business Analysis team provides a wide range of services, including:
Business relationship management Root cause analysis Business case development Business and capability modelling Requirements management Business readiness and testing support Enabling services
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