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The Role:
The Business Analyst will contribute to the business analysis activities on large scale digital transformation programmes. The Business Analyst will undertake strategic analysis activities to ensure the digital and business solutions meet requirements and satisfy quality expectations of Information Services and business; they will also take a significant role in managing the changes being introduced.
The Business Analyst is responsible for gathering, validating and documenting requirements by facilitating workshops with technical and business subject matter experts. The Business Analyst is required to map complex data/information and business processes creating process maps using schematic diagrams to support and align on the understanding of change impacts, and efficiency opportunities.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract from 3 August 2026 to 5 November 2027.
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Tom Varco at
[email protected]
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
