Business Analyst (Education Sector)

Business Analyst Rate - £425 (A Day) Location - Yorkshire (Hybrid) Duration - 3 Months (Initially) IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) The Role We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a range of business and digital transformation initiatives within a Higher Education environment. You'll work closely with academic and professional services stakeholders to shape requirements, improve processes, and enable technology-led change that enhances student and staff experience. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis activities across transformation programmes and projects Elicit, analyse, and document business and functional requirements Deliver current and future state process mapping and solution designs Support digital and system transformations (e.g. student systems, ERP, platforms) Facilitate workshops and act as a link between business and technical teams Support delivery through UAT, implementation, and business readiness activitiesEssential Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst delivering complex change initiatives Prior experience within Higher Education or Further Education Strong understanding of HE operational areas (e.g. student lifecycle, research, professional services) Experience supporting business and/or digital transformation programmes Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDesirable Experience with student records or ERP systems (e.g. SITS, Banner, Workday, Tribal) Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments BA certification (BCS, IIBA, Agile BA)