Business Analyst x2

Student Record System
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £36,386 to £40,931 per annum
Grade: Grade 7
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Tuesday 10 January 2023
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 31 January 2023 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: Thursday 09 February 2023
Reference: CSF-617-22-R

Do you have expertise in business analysis techniques and an aptitude for assimilating and analysing information and making sound recommendations for action?

If so, we would welcome your application to join our team and play a key role in the development and support of the University's student record system, KentVision.

We have two Business Analyst vacancies available - one is permanent and the other is a fixed term contract of 12 months for maternity leave cover.

Working collaboratively with a range of colleagues from different areas of the University, you'll manage the KentVision system development lifecycle including analysis, development and testing, as well as providing system support to users.

We are looking for people who can combine business analysis skills with an aptitude for resolving technical challenges and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation.

As Business Analyst you can expect to get involved in:

facilitating meetings and workshops with stakeholders to investigate, understand, prioritise and specify requirements for the development of KentVision
documenting system specifications, authoring technical specifications and producing functional designs in order for development teams to create and implement improvements
providing users with advice on system use and processes, including technical problem solving and identifying where there is a need for system enhancements
What we are looking for in the right candidate:

a graduate-level education or the equivalent experience
in-depth knowledge of business analysis techniques and their application within a software development environment
excellent analytical skills and the ability to optimise business and system processes
the ability to show initiative and develop novel solutions to complex problems
What we can offer you in return:

a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing
a beautiful campus set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral
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)
an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
on-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space overlooking the Cathedral
study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
on-site parking
This post sits within the Student Record System Management team, which is responsible for ensuring the student record system facilitates the progression of students through the student lifecycle (from admissions to graduation), supporting the statutory compliance and management information responsibilities of the directorate.

Please see the links below to view the job description and to apply for this post. For questions about the application process, please contact centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref CSF-617-22-R


We particularly welcome applications from male and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
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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.

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