Business Analyst x2

The Role
We are seeking experienced Business Analysts to join our Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) at Kingston University. These key roles will drive process improvements and business analysis across the University to support the successful delivery of our Town House Strategy and its strategic and operational goals.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of a university-wide business analysis framework, enabling efficient, effective, and sustainable change across the institution. Your expertise in process improvement and business analysis will help deliver business change programmes, including our strategy, and improvements to established ways of working.

In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and mutual respect.

The Person
To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree, HND, NVQ4 or equivalent relevant experience in a related field.
• A qualification in Process Improvement, Lean, or Business Analysis (e.g., Six Sigma, BCS Business Analysis).
• Proven expertise in project or change management (e.g., PRINCE2).
• Relevant experience of developing process improvement strategy in a large organisation.
• Experience of implementing process improvement best practice tools and techniques in a large organisation.
• Experience of managing change projects that require cross-departmental collaboration.
• Experience of facilitating process improvement initiatives and consulting on business process improvement.
• Proven experience of maintaining process performance data, tracking benefits realisation and monitoring Key Performance Indicators.

Directorate/Function
Working within a newly created Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO), the office also sits within a newly established Strategy, Performance and Communications Directorate. As well as the SPO, this Directorate includes staff working in Planning and Performance, and Brand, Communications and Public Affairs.

Further Information
There are two full-time, permanent positions with a starting salary of £44,154.00 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 24th January 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Myfanwy Davies, Chief of Staff.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on the ‘Apply’ button. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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