The University of Cambridge ranks consistently amongst the foremost Universities in the world, and we recognise it is our people who have built our reputation. We will only maintain our leading position in the academic world by continuing to attract, develop, support and retain the highest calibre of talented people.

The HR Transformation Programme (HRTP) is an ambitious and exciting initiative that aims to transform our HR capabilities and ways of working, leading to an improved employee experience. Simplifying and harmonising HR processes is a key part of this programme, together with the replacement of our current outdated HR and payroll system.

We are looking for a highly proficient Business Analyst with a wealth of experience seeing requirements through to solution delivery. You will work with stakeholders to produce a comprehensive set of requirements for solutions to manage groups of people no longer to be held in our HR system. You will present thoroughly considered solution options and work with developers to deliver.

This role is part of University Information Services (UIS). We work collaboratively with colleagues in departments, colleges, and other institutions to provide a range of IT services to support the needs of all users at the University.

This fixed-term contract role is based between University Information Services' offices on the West Cambridge Site and working from home. We offer flexibility of working hours together with a generous pension and holiday allowance.

As Senior Business Analyst you will:

• Carry out Business Analysis activities as part of our HR Transformation Programme, with a focus on requirements and development.
• Actively lead the planning of Business Analysis work in the area you are assigned.
• Select, adopt, and adapt the appropriate methods, tooling and techniques based on predictive (plan-driven) or adaptive (agile) approaches.
• Work with stakeholder groups to understand their business needs and identify their communication and relationship needs related to change management.

Are you the right candidate?

• You have a wealth of experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team to shape and build digital products and services.
• You're comfortable with complexity and ambiguity and are able to work as high-level, or as detailed, as the task requires.
• You're adept at working with stakeholders at all levels.
• You have expert knowledge and extensive experience applying business analysis tools and techniques, from requirements gathering through to delivery.
• You're educated to degree level or have equivalent experience.

For further details, please visit jobs@cam.ac.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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