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Head of Business Analysis

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UCL

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need to be a confident leader with influencing skills, experienced in business analysis and change management, able to collaborate and engage diverse audiences in a large organization.
  • You will lead business analysis efforts, engage with stakeholders, identify opportunities, and implement solutions to support the university's strategic goals.

Requirements

  • You will be a confident leader with well-developed influencing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationship at all levels.
  • You will bring experience of leading a business analysis function in a large and complex organisation.
  • With proven experience in a role with responsibility for transformation and change management, and engaging a variety of audiences, you will bring a collaborative approach to delivering on our set objectives.
  • We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

Responsibilities

  • The Head of Business Analysis is a key leadership position within the Strategic Change team. It is responsible for ensuring we have a sector leading BA capability, which can enable us to make the right decisions and deliver a more cohesive and straightforward set of services.
  • Engaging, strategic and influential, you will partner with our community and various stakeholders across the university to amplify the impact of out next five-year strategy. You will have a particular focus on identifying business problems and opportunities and building key relationships to execute effective solutions to meet our broader institutional objectives.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Head of Business Analysis role?

The main responsibility is to ensure a sector-leading business analysis capability, identifying business problems and opportunities, and building relationships to execute effective solutions that align with UCL's broader institutional objectives.

Is this position open to part-time and flexible working arrangements?

Yes, we are happy to consider applications for part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, with a minimum of 0.5 FTE (equivalent to 2.5 days per week).

What are the primary qualifications sought for this position?

We are looking for a confident leader with influencing skills, experience in leading a business analysis function in a large organization, and proven experience in transformation and change management.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For more information, you can contact Ian Hammond, the Director of Strategic Change, by email.

What benefits does UCL offer for this position?

UCL offers a generous pension scheme, 41 days of holiday, flexible working hours, professional growth opportunities, and various employee benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, on-site nursery, and enhanced parental pay.

Are applications welcome from individuals outside of Higher Education?

Yes, we are pleased to accept applications from individuals with transferable skills and experience from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What is the work environment like for this role?

The role is part of the Strategic Change team within a diverse and empowering environment, encouraging personal and professional growth while being flexible in working arrangements.

How does UCL promote equity, diversity, and inclusion?

UCL is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute their unique experiences and perspectives, promoting a culture where all belong.

What is the minimum on-site requirement for this role?

The role requires a minimum of 20% on-site presence as part of the hybrid working arrangement.

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Mission & Purpose

UCL is London’s leading multidisciplinary university, with a community of approximately 50,000 students and staff. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. We are a research-intensive university and a member of the UK’s Russell Group. We are a diverse community with staff from across the world, and are the only university to hold both a Silver Athena SWAN award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award. Join us to transform how the world is understood, how knowledge is created and shared and the way that global problems are solved.