Business Analyst

To meet our ambitious strategic aims, ULaw has embarked on a major transformation programme and is looking to recruit a Business Analyst to join us on our journey. The role will be working remotely (from a UK location) on a fixed term contract for 6 months.

The role sits within the Student Information System (SIS) project to implement Ellucian Banner. Working as part of a broader team and with the support of a Business Analyst and Subject Matter Expert, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a few project workstreams e.g. Admissions, Finance, Curriculum, Student Records, Assessments.

To be successful in the role you will have significant experience in business transformation projects and change, shaping complex transformation projects end-to-end within the Higher Education sector.

As our Business Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Support gap fit requirements by individual meetings and workshops
• Document ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ business processes
• Capture and track benefits
• Design material that can be used for Communication and Training purposes
• Work with the Business Architect to propose appropriate solutions
• Produce Functional Design Specifications to ULaw standard
• Support the UAT process by identifying whether issues raised are change requests and ensuring these are logged against the project

We are looking for people who are/have:

• Extensive Ellucian Banner knowledge is essential or equivalent experience of a University’s transformation programme. We would also consider candidates with SITS knowledge or experience within another sector leading system
• Analysing and developing business systems' requirements and needs
• Production of clear and detailed business process models and requirement specifications
• Functional Design Specification
• User Acceptance Scripts and Testing
• Experience of working closely with end users to develop their use of complex, off-the-shelf software packages

The closing date for this position is Monday 17th March 2025

Benefits

On top of a salary of £48,000, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students.

Our Approach

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.