About us

The Digital Services teams at the University of York support the delivery of the University strategy. We work across research, student experience, teaching and learning, business transformation and core systems, keeping the University productive.

We are looking for experienced Business Analysts to join our friendly and forward-thinking Digital Services change team. The team is widely recognised across the organisation for its project management and business analysis expertise and provides a strategic project delivery capability for the University. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and complex environment, supported by a friendly and close-knit team of passionate and committed colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Make a difference by enabling transformative change which realises the University of York’s strategic aims.

Do you want to:

Accelerate change by navigating the barriers and help others overcome the challenges?
Deliver more impactful and successful change by bringing together the people and the process impacts and provide constructive challenge, insight and knowledge?
Create connections and communities across the business to ensure the value you deliver is wide reaching and removes technology and role silos?

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a highly collaborative, high performing team and can make a big contribution to the continued success of the team’s work. You will lead by example and take an active role in supporting the development of our Business Analysis practice and other Business Analysts at the University. This may include opportunities for line management, mentoring or coaching.

Salary and benefits:

£45,163 - £55,295 a year plus £6,000 market supplement
Hybrid working (between home & office)
30 days annual leave (38 including bank holidays)
Excellent pension (with a significant defined benefit element and a very generous employer contribution)

See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.

We have two open opportunities available.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

Experience of Business Analysis in a large, complex organisation
Experience of playing a leading role on a complex, cross-functional project
Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills; able to confidently guide them through the challenges of prioritisation, and provide information to support recommended decisions
Confidence in navigating the most complex challenges with dedication, passion and an agile mindset
Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include an undergraduate degree. Please view the full list.) We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-UK qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

Interview date: to be confirmed

Find out more

If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Timothy Andrew (Assistant Director (Digital), IT Services) at timothy.andrew@york.ac.uk

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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