Closing Date:
23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 28 January 2025 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:
IS-147-25
Do you have Business Analysis skills with a track record of supporting projects related to IT software and systems within a Higher Education environment? If so, we would welcome your application to this full-time, fixed-term role.
The IT Solutions Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting change projects related to institutional-wide IT software and systems within the University. The IT Solutions Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders, gather, and analyze requirements, and provide recommendations to improve business processes and systems. Additionally, the IT Solutions Analyst will contribute to the IT assurance of new IT software and systems before they are purchased and support requests for bespoke IT solutions for research projects. Broader end-to-end delivery guidance, process mapping and so on, would be advantageous.
Additionally, the IT Solutions Analyst will actively contribute to the growth and skill development of the wider University community by providing coaching and training where there is local capacity and skill set.
As an IT Solutions Analyst, you can expect to be involved in:
Analysing and understanding the University's business requirements, particularly in relation to how these may impact on the related technical changes in Information Services managed/developed platforms
Identifying and analysing emerging and shared IT requirements from Schools and Professional Service Departments to support University processes. Assessing requirements alongside Information Services colleagues to determine the most appropriate solution, including business process re-engineering, adoption of an existing IT system or procurement of a new IT system
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and document detailed project requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals. Empowering University staff, where applicable, in best practices for requirements gathering, business analysis, process mapping, system evaluation, and implementation by providing accessible frameworks, guidance, and training
Conducting feasibility studies, impact assessments, and risk analysis to evaluate proposed technical changes and their potential impact on existing systems and processes
What will you bring to the role?
Relevant degree or equivalent work experience
Proven experience, for example, as a Business Solutions Analyst or Technical Business Analyst, preferably in the higher education
Strong understanding of information systems, IT infrastructure, and business analysis methodologies
Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional specifications
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open, and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage:
Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities, and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact
peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk
quoting reference number IS-147-25.
Location:
Canterbury
Salary:
£38,205 to £42,978 per annum
Grade:
Grade 7
Post Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed Term - Ends 19/12/2025
Release Date:
Wednesday 08 January 2025
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area.
Further details:
Job Description Additional Information Email details to a friend Apply Online
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.
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23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 28 January 2025 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:
IS-147-25
Do you have Business Analysis skills with a track record of supporting projects related to IT software and systems within a Higher Education environment? If so, we would welcome your application to this full-time, fixed-term role.
The IT Solutions Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting change projects related to institutional-wide IT software and systems within the University. The IT Solutions Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders, gather, and analyze requirements, and provide recommendations to improve business processes and systems. Additionally, the IT Solutions Analyst will contribute to the IT assurance of new IT software and systems before they are purchased and support requests for bespoke IT solutions for research projects. Broader end-to-end delivery guidance, process mapping and so on, would be advantageous.
Additionally, the IT Solutions Analyst will actively contribute to the growth and skill development of the wider University community by providing coaching and training where there is local capacity and skill set.
As an IT Solutions Analyst, you can expect to be involved in:
Analysing and understanding the University's business requirements, particularly in relation to how these may impact on the related technical changes in Information Services managed/developed platforms
Identifying and analysing emerging and shared IT requirements from Schools and Professional Service Departments to support University processes. Assessing requirements alongside Information Services colleagues to determine the most appropriate solution, including business process re-engineering, adoption of an existing IT system or procurement of a new IT system
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and document detailed project requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals. Empowering University staff, where applicable, in best practices for requirements gathering, business analysis, process mapping, system evaluation, and implementation by providing accessible frameworks, guidance, and training
Conducting feasibility studies, impact assessments, and risk analysis to evaluate proposed technical changes and their potential impact on existing systems and processes
What will you bring to the role?
Relevant degree or equivalent work experience
Proven experience, for example, as a Business Solutions Analyst or Technical Business Analyst, preferably in the higher education
Strong understanding of information systems, IT infrastructure, and business analysis methodologies
Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional specifications
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open, and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage:
Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities, and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact
peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk
quoting reference number IS-147-25.
Location:
Canterbury
Salary:
£38,205 to £42,978 per annum
Grade:
Grade 7
Post Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed Term - Ends 19/12/2025
Release Date:
Wednesday 08 January 2025
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area.
Further details:
Job Description Additional Information Email details to a friend Apply Online
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
