Business Analyst x2 (072018-345)

Category: Technical | Faculty/Division: Information Technology | School: Programme Management | Department: Programme Management | Location: Joseph Priestley Building | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 26 Aug 2018 | `Business Analyst It’s not just the benefits that are great at BCU. We are a great place to work too. We have invested £260 million in our state-of-the-art city centre facilities, which offer a modern working environment in the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside development. The sector faces big challenges, but here at BCU we see these as Big Opportunities. Our plans are ambitious: we are transforming the university, the lives and experiences of our students, our practices and the region we operate in and we need a creative and highly professional workforce to match. There has never been a better time to join the university; the scope for change is vast and the opportunity to play a role in our I.T transformation is there for the taking! Information Technology The IT department have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Project team, providing a full end-to-end project management service for technology related operational and change projects in a dynamic and energetic environment. You will be responsible for the effective support of projects, from initiation through to review, ensuring effective engagement with all project stakeholders and managing their expectations and needs. Communication and teamwork is key to the success of the project function and programme team and as an I.T Business Analyst you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the team is providing high quality, efficient and effective support to Birmingham City university. With a strong passion for identifying and implementing process solutions you will work with customers from across the University to collect further requirements for analysis and enhancement to the system infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of colleagues supporting the delivery of projects and contributing to the overall success of the department. You will demonstrate a commitment to student-focused service delivery and be able demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your style to meet the needs of each project at hand. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pinnacle and exciting team as it grows and adapts to become the heart of BCU and responds to business needs to offer a responsive and effective service. Working within Academic Services. Academic Services is dedicated to staff development. In addition to the University’s extensive staff development offer we deliver our own ASPIRE programme focused on enabling our team to excel. You will receive a detailed induction, a buddy or mentor, a supportive 1:1 system, and an annual appraisal. Most of all, you will be joining large, diverse, and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further improve our service and ensure practices are leading within our field. Please upload a CV and Covering Letter as part of your application.