Business Architect (SESPT1085)

Are you a highly skilled Business Architect with experience of working effectively with others in the delivery of large-scale business change? Do you have a genuine interest and passion for the design of efficient processes that deliver an exceptional service to users? Do you have the ability to see the ‘big picture’ and integrate ‘parts’ into simple coherent solutions? Are you an influential communicator with the ability to lead and motivate others?  

If so, then this could be the role for you.  The University of Leeds is currently progressing two Transformational Change programmes: the Student Lifecycle Programme (SLP) and the Corporate Processes and Systems Programme (CPS).

The SLP is a long-term transformational change programme with an aim to enhance the processes, systems and ways of working that support students on their lifecycle from initial enquiry to joining the University of Leeds, through to graduating and beyond. The programme will deliver an integrated record of student and curriculum information, improvements in efficiency, resilient and flexible administrative systems, and an enhanced student and staff experience. The CPS Programme is a long-term transformational change programme including systems and process change across Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Strategy and Planning. 

We are seeking an experienced Business Architect to join the Transformation Programme & Business Change Team.  Reporting to the Lead Business Architect, you will work closely with senior University leaders to develop Target Operating Models for the services/functional areas within programme scope and provide them with expert advice and guidance as they seek to develop their functions capabilities.  You will work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders within the Programme Team, services and across the wider university and will ensure alignment of process and system designs with design principles and broader university strategies.  

To be successful you will need to have the skills, experience and confidence to make an immediate impact and thrive on working in a complex environment.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Email: SLP@leeds.ac.uk

Please note: Due to the current Government Coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures, the interviews for this role are likely to be conducted remotely using Microsoft Teams or Zoom.  It is also expected that relevant work within these roles may be done remotely, within the UK, while these restrictions remain in place.

Please note: If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Closing Date: 16 May 2021
Category: Professional & Managerial