Business Analyst Ref: 20841

School/department: Student Experience – Student Information System project 
Hours: Full time- 36.5 hours. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: fixed term - 2 year
Reference: 20841
Salary:starting at £37,099 to £44,263 per annum, pro rata if part time 
Placed on: 22 August 2023
Closing date: 04 September 2023.  Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible


Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to play a major role in delivery of the new Student Information System which will play a critical role in enabling digital and operational transformation within the University

This project will aim to safeguard our position through the delivery of a secure SIS. As a modern platform the project is required to enable our key strategic goals, optimising processes that impact the student lifecycle and experience

As the Business Analyst, you will be a key member of the project team, working across the University to deliver the new system. You will undertake and manage your own workstreams within the project which includes analysis and completion of configuration workbooks, validation of configuration data, requirements specifications, process maps, user stories and acceptance criteria

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills, having the capability to convey complex, technical information to all levels of staff. You will have experience in applying business analysis disciplines as well as the ability to manage time critical schedules combined with an excellent attention to detail. 

Ideally, you will also have an understanding of the higher education sector and knowledge of IT systems and processes that support the student lifecycle and beyond The University of Sussex is a renowned, research-led international University, located next to the beautiful South Downs and a short train journey from the centre of the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove.

The University is easily accessible by public transport, with dedicated cycling routes, and are right next to the A27.

Below are our benefits that you will get from day one:

• Hybrid working, with up to 50% remote working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Life insurance of up to three times your annual salary for any pension-enrolled employees
• Ability to purchase additional Annual Leave though our Scheme
• Discounts on public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
• Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan
• Considerable discount on our superb on-site Gym Facilities This is a full-time fixed term role and is suitable for a job share and hybrid working.

Please contact Senior Business Architect Sarah Kirkbright s.kirkbright@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification 20841 [PDF 150.29KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries:

  •  "This role may be eligible for sponsorship. For a job to be eligible for sponsorship it needs to be assigned an eligible SOC code & meet minimum salary requirements and be full time. Please contact HRCompliance@sussex.ac.uk so they can check if this role can be assigned to an eligible SOC code and meets the minimum salary requirements. You can also consult our Skilled Worker Visa Information page for further information"

How to apply

Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.

You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.


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