We are looking for a Business Systems Analyst to join our team on an 18-month fixed term basis to help drive our delivery capability forward. This role will primarily be responsible for gathering requirements for projects from the customer area and ensuring these are documented to a sufficient level of detail that ensures that both the customer area and IT technical delivery areas understand exactly what will be delivered from the project. The role will then manage these requirements through the life of the project. You will be dynamic, driven, work to high standards and be able to build collaborative relationships with both customer areas and IT professionals. You must have experience of working successfully in a similar role. A technical background is essential although direct hands-on experience is not necessary. This is an exciting time to join the team as the work required is very varied and touches on all major University systems and processes. There is planned growth in the IT Services Business Systems Analysis team and so there may be opportunities for a longer-term role within the team in the future, subject to the standard BU recruitment and approval process. This position is available on a fixed-term basis for 18 months. This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY. About the department Our IT Services department collaborates closely with our Academic Faculties and Professional Service teams to champion change and deliver our digital roadmap enabling the BU vision. The team is composed of imaginative and dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting BU with secure technology services. We are a future-focused department, committed to delivering new digital solutions for our staff and students. The IT Programmes and Digital Transformation Team (PDT) team within IT Services manage delivery of the BU2025 programme of work, this incorporates strategic IT and Business projects. The programme ranges from major strategic projects initiated by Faculties, Professional Services and internally by IT to small requests for enhancements and service improvements. The PDT team aim to deliver all of these projects using standard consistent processes, ensuring that quality and service robustness are built into the delivery with requirements being clearly articulated and managed to delivery throughout the project process. About us Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community. BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected] .