Business Analyst
Role Description
Business Analyst
We’re looking for two Business Analysts to join our software delivery teams within IT Services, where they will contribute to the development and delivery of innovative IT solutions that underpin the University's outstanding teaching, learning, world-class research, and daily operations.
We are looking for candidates who are able to apply business analysis techniques to support the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders across the University, understanding the challenges and opportunities they face, eliciting requirements and contributing to the design and implementation of effective and valuable software solutions.
If you are passionate about solving problems, collaborating across business and technical teams, and delivering value to our staff and students, we would like to hear from you.
Software Delivery at the University of York
We have five agile software delivery teams that each develop and maintain a portfolio of products, aligned to different strategic areas of the University. Each team consists of a Product Owner, a Business Analyst, a Development Team Leader, a Senior Developer and multiple developers.
Our current vacancies are in our Corporate Services and Teaching and Learning teams.
The Corporate Servicesteam delivers integrations between key business areas such as HR systems and finance systems. In addition, we have some user facing software applications that enable the day-to-day business function of the University.
The Teaching and Learning team supports the design and delivery of programmes and modules at the University. Their portfolio consists of both data integrations and user facing software applications, including
- integrations with the Virtual Learning Environment
- the Module Catalogue, which allows staff to design and maintain module information
- Optional Modules, which allows students to specify which modules they would like to take
What we’re looking for
- Experience/ knowledge of Business Analysis practice, process and techniques (formal or informal) in a current or previous position
- Knowledge of agile product development practices
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle
- Confidence in navigating stakeholders and complex challenges with dedication, passion and an agile mindset.
Please see the attached job description for the full person specification; we ask that you cover all of these in your CV & covering letter. Not sure you meet all the criteria? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do!
You may or may not already be working as a Business Analyst, but if you're motivated to learn and have transferable skills you can bring to the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
As well as the advertised salary and market supplement we offer a range of excellent benefits including:
- 30 Days annual leave (38 days with bank holidays)
- We offer a flexitime scheme, providing flexibility with start and finish times, and provision to take 3 additional flexi-leave days in a quarter.
- We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.
- Up to 2 volunteering days per year (pro-rata) as part of the Staff Volunteering Scheme
- Staff training and development courses
- Hybrid working - the role is expected to work flexibly, with work onsite as required
- Excellent pension (with a significant defined benefit element and a very generous employer contribution)
The above are a selection of benefits available to members of staff at the University. See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in all our departmental activities.
Ready to apply?
For informal enquiries, please contact either Emma Lyons at emma.lyons@york.ac.uk (Product Owner, Corporate Services team) or Claire Evans at claire.evans2@york.ac.uk (Product Owner, Teaching and Learning team)
Interview date: In person, 24-25th June
The salary threshold for Skilled Worker sponsorship is very high and we may not be able to offer sponsorship for this role, however sponsorship may be possible for candidates continuously sponsored since April 2024. We are committed to supporting our international talent and can assist successful candidates to navigate the work permission process.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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