Business Analyst

University of Warwick Provided Pay Range This range is provided by University of Warwick. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About the Role For informal enquiries, please contact Pete Hampshire (Recruitment Manager - Warwick Employment Group) at pete.hampshire@warwick.ac.uk. Are you an experienced Business Analyst ready to make a meaningful impact at a world‑leading University? Join our established Business Analysis team and play a key role in delivering a transformative, enterprise‑scale data platform programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a strategic initiative that will shape the future of data across the University. You’ll be at the heart of stakeholder engagement, platform adoption, and the advancement of data literacy across the organisation. You will be responsible for collaborating with cross‑functional teams to gather, define, and document data requirements. You will translate business needs into platform features and actionable user stories. You will ensure alignment of platform capabilities with business processes and enterprise architecture. You will support metadata management, data quality initiatives, and compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards. Join us and help shape the future of data at one of the world’s leading academic institutions. Flexible Working We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full‑time. About You This post is for an experienced and ambitious Business Analyst confident in operating in a backdrop of significant change and comfortable working across different delivery methodologies. You will have proven experience in business analysis within complex, data‑driven environments, as well as strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You will excel in bridging the gap between technical teams and business users and have a passion for driving data literacy and platform adoption. For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below. About the Department The Information & Digital Group is responsible for a new University Digital Strategy to support the University’s ambitions to be world‑class in all it does. IDG is central to the delivery of the University strategy by providing a high‑quality service to all of our stakeholders, enabling the University to prioritise its requirements, and to deliver this service in a manner that maximises value at every stage. About the University We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/. World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025 Research Excellence Framework 2021 How to Apply Closing Deadline: Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time) To apply, please click “Apply” below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter. Your CV Should Include Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.). Your Cover Letter Should Explain Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below). All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave). For guidance on writing a cover letter, see warwick.ac.uk/careers/apply/guidance. Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: To be confirmed Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal at warwick-careers.tal.net will be considered. What we Offer An attractive pension scheme. 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. On‑site childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see warwick.ac.uk/careers/benefits. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer. Our Commitment to Inclusion Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick. Find out more about our awards and accreditations. We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance. Safeguarding & DBS The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding. Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process. Job Description JD Business Analyst (110989).pdf – 226KB opens in a new window. Right to Work in the UK If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow the link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK. Administrative Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr