Job Details
Full Time - Permanent | Location: High Wycombe | Salary: £38,784 - £43,482
Job Title
Business Analyst x5 (Partners & Process, Admissions & Academic, Curriculum Management, Finance & Student, Statutory Reporting)
College/Directorate
CIO Group (DTS)
Location
High Wycombe Campus with some remote working.
Hours
37 hours per week.
Responsible to
Head of Digital Transformation
Responsible for
Business Analysis – Nexus
Job Purpose
The Business Analyst (Partners & Process) plays a critical role in the successful delivery of the Nexus Programme (the University’s Student Management System replacement). This role leads the structured analysis, standardisation, and redesign of partner‑related student lifecycle processes to ensure they are effectively implemented within the new SMS platform.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead structured analysis and process redesign across Partners and Process governance domains.
* Translate business requirements into configuration‑ready documentation with full traceability.
* Support data migration, integration validation, and reconciliation controls.
* Contribute to structured testing cycles and implementation readiness.
* Promote standardisation and challenge unnecessary customisation in line with adopt‑not‑adapt principles.
* Compliance & General
o Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
* Other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays and closure days.
* Hybrid working (dependent on business needs).
* Training and development support opportunities.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Discounted gym membership for our on‑site gym.
* Range of staff discounts with major retailers.
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
* Qualification in Business Analysis, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
* Relevant professional certification (e.g., BCS, Agile) or demonstrable experience.
* Experience of business analysis across full project lifecycle in complex environments.
* Experience working on enterprise system implementations.
* Experience of partnership models, collaborative provision, or multi‑party operational environments.
* Experience of regulatory or compliance‑driven operational environments.
* Experience working with policy‑driven process variations or contract‑sensitive workflows.
* Experience supporting SIT and UAT cycles.
* Experience in Higher Education.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate complex issues into clear actions.
* Highly organiser with ability to prioritise competing demands across multiple workstreams.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to influence diverse stakeholders and bring colleagues on the journey.
* Ability to operate effectively in a high‑change environment with structured discipline.
Behavioural Indicators
* Finding solutions – taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and develop workable solutions; identifying opportunities for innovation.
* Embracing change – being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working; adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
* Achieving results – consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria; taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
Contact Information
For further information about this role please contact lois.eley@bucks.ac.uk.
Application Instructions
All applications are to be made in full and online.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting chairs complete the relevant e‑learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Diversity and Inclusion
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, especially in more senior roles.
Adjustments and Support During Recruitment
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to David.Weight @bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 10th May 2026
Interview Date
Interview Date: 22nd May 2026
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