REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in digital transformation or change management projects.
• Strong ability to gather and document requirements through stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in process modelling and mapping tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.
  Hybrid working is available for this position.
  For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sophie Nelson - sophie.nelson@port.ac.uk
  Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING OUR UNIVERSITY. WE OFFER A RANGE OF ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to lead the business analysis efforts on mid to large-scale digital transformation and business change initiatives. This is a key role in ensuring our digital and operational strategies are aligned and delivered effectively.
As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with both technical and business stakeholders to gather, validate, and document requirements. You will play a pivotal part in analysing and shaping change, ensuring solutions meet strategic goals and deliver tangible improvements across the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead business analysis activities across digital transformation and change programmes.
• Conduct strategic analysis to ensure alignment between business objectives and digital solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements.
• Document business needs clearly and accurately using appropriate formats.
• Map complex business processes and data flows using process maps and schematic diagrams.
• Identify change impacts and recommend efficiency and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams, project managers, and business users.