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Corporate Systems and Business Analysis within IT Services is seeking to recruit a Business Analyst

Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university. We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems, and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world. Whatever stage you are at in your career Loughborough University provides a vibrant, dynamic experience. The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.

The role is part of a team of 14 IT professionals that supports, develops and maintains the University corporate information systems to meet the agreed strategic and operational needs. The initial focus of this job will working on a strategic programme supporting the improvement of the University’s research management operations.

The team provides business analysis, software development, application support and systems management to a range of corporate IT systems, working closely with managers and professionals from across the university in a collaborative approach.

As a member of IT Services, you can expect:

• support in developing your career, allowing you to progress towards your goals in a friendly environment
• mentoring and development opportunities including exposure to a wide breadth of technologies
• to work closely with all of our partners from across the University to support digital transformation and deliver outstanding levels of service that are recognised as the best in the country by our students in the National Student Survey
• a supportive dynamic working policy with flexible home/hybrid working where possible
• a superb 440-acre green site in the heart of Leicestershire with first-rate facilities, plenty of open space, gardens, and sports areas
• a great salary and benefits package, generous holiday allowance and pension scheme

To be able to undertake this role you will:

• Have experience of working and delivering systems in a complex environment/organisation.
• Have worked through the business analysis life cycle, covering strategic understanding, analysis of process, workforce, data & user impact, documentation & modelling, implementation, support, and change management.
• Have a working knowledge of business analysis techniques, solution design, and software testing & release.
• Work closely with colleagues in IT Services, Organisational Development and the operational services such as the Research and Innovation Office.
• Be ready to engage with new systems/services and want to develop your professional skills

There is a sense of pride across campus; employees are proud to be part of our continuous success and are an essential part of achieving all that we do. It’s not just students that arrive at Loughborough for the first day of their future - we want our staff to feel the same too.

Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. It is crucial to our ongoing development as an international institution. We strive to create a culture that supports equality and celebrates diversity throughout the campus, and we are actively seeking to make our team more diverse.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Whatever area of IT you work in, if you’re looking to make things happen then we’re looking for you.

For more information about the role please see here.

Informal Enquiries

Please contact Jon Hill, the Head of Corporate Systems and Business Analysis, [email protected]/ 01509 226012

Application closing date: 12 June 2023