Your new companyI am working exclusively with a higher education institution, and we are looking for a Project and Business Analyst to join the Change and Transformation team ASAP. This is a pivotal role in high-profile change programmes that are happening within the institution. You will be assessing current ways of working, identifying areas of improvement and designing and implementing these changes via presenting to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate would have an interest in change management and the HE sector. This is a great opportunity for someone to get involved in high-profile programmes.Your new roleThe successful postholder will:

Lead on the coordination of business process improvement activities, through identifying and documenting outcomes.
Create and validate process maps to describe both "as is" and "future state" processes.
Identify, analyse and interpret data and management information to identify areas of improvement and benefits.
Deliver presentations of analysis to a variety of audiences, both in level of understanding and seniority.
Plan and facilitate workshops on the potential areas of improvement.
Create training materials, supporting documentation and the delivery of training to colleagues.
Act as the business lead to communicate project updates and plans across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeedThis position is ideal for someone who has:

Relevant qualifications in Project Management / Change Management / Lean / Agile ways of working (Prince2, APM, APMG, Prosci)
A solid understanding of the project life cycle.
Experience of performing business process analysis
Experience of delivering process improvement work
Experience within Higher Education, charity, government and other public sector bodies
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills

What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Business Analyst, or a proven BA specialist to join a Higher Education institution covering high-profile programmes and areas of work. The salary for this role is between £49,794 - £59,421/annum, plus amazing benefits, on a 2-year FTC.

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