Business Analyst
Rate - 425 (A Day)
Location - Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Duration - 6 Months (Initially)
IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a range of business and digital transformation initiatives within a Higher Education environment. You'll work closely with academic and professional services stakeholders to shape requirements, improve processes, and enable technology-led change that enhances student and staff experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead business analysis activities across transformation programmes and projects
Elicit, analyse, and document business and functional requirements
Deliver current and future state process mapping and solution designs
Support digital and system transformations (e.g. student systems, ERP, platforms)
Facilitate workshops and act as a link between business and technical teams
Support delivery through UAT, implementation, and business readiness activities
Essential Experience
Proven experience as a Business Analyst delivering complex change initiatives
Prior experience within Higher Education or Further Education
Strong understanding of HE operational areas (e.g. student lifecycle, research, professional services)
Experience supporting business and/or digital transformation programmes
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable
Experience with student records or ERP systems (e.g. SITS, Banner, Workday, Tribal)
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
BA certification (BCS, IIBA, Agile BA)