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**Please note:** This is an **internal vacancy** and for **staff from Oxford University and colleges only.** External applicants need not apply. **Join Our Team as a Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) - Hybrid Working Available** **About us** The University of Oxford is in the midst of an extensive Digital Transformation program, gearing up its Digital Innovation agenda to harness the potential of existing and new digital tools. We're on a journey to react swiftly to emerging technologies, driving our digital transformation strategy forward. In addition to fostering digital innovation across the University, we're keen on staying updated with new developments and encouraging forward- thinking approaches in service management. We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) working hybrid, 60/40/office. **What We Offer** As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: * An excellent contributory pension scheme * 38 days annual leave * A comprehensive range of childcare services * Family leave schemes * Cycle loan scheme * Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans * Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs **About the Role** * This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for new technologies and digital innovation. You will lead business analysis activities to promote new technologies across the University of Oxford. You will also be a part of a small, dynamic team that supports early-stage innovation and facilitates the exploration and exploitation of new technologies across the University. * As a Business Analyst (Digital Innovation), you'll collaborate with the Head of Digital Innovation, leading business analysis activities to accelerate digital innovation. This involves ensuring best practices are delivered, maintained, and shared, covering areas such as Business Analysis Planning and monitoring, Requirement Management and communication, Enterprise Analysis, Requirement Analysis, and Solution Assessment and validation. Your role will also require a deep understanding of business issues impacting digital innovation and data challenges in the University and Higher Education sector. The core competencies for this role include: * Supporting the Head of Digital Innovation planning the Business Analysis approach, * Selecting appropriate techniques to embed digital innovation, evaluating project complexity, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies. * Manage the requirement management process and identify + communicate risks and issues that may require changes to plans or scope. * You will also be responsible for defining the business need, understanding the overall business structure, strategy, and overall impact on work efforts, and determining the solution approach. * The role reports to Head of Digital Innovation and you will be working closely with other members of the department and University. We see this as an exciting and important area for the future of IT at Oxford. **About You** We're seeking someone with a passion for new technologies and digital innovation to join our small, dynamic team. As a successful candidate, you'll be educated to degree level or equivalent, possessing business analysis experience. Your ability to manage business relationships, adhere to project deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality services will set you apart. Bring your knack for identifying new initiatives, developing meeting objectives, and prioritizing tasks effectively. Your enthusiasm for digital innovation will drive activities that enhance technology use and improve business processes across the University. Join us in creating new relations, managing innovation initiatives, and ensuring business benefits are delivered through technology enhancements. **Application Process** **Please note:** This is an **internal vacancy** and for **staff from Oxford University and colleges only.** External applicants need not apply. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The **closing date** for applications is **noon** on **Monday 19 February 2024**. **Interviews** will take place on **Friday 1 March 202** 4 and take place in person in Central Oxford.
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) Division University Administration and Services (UAS) Department IT Services Location Central Oxford Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 £44,263 per annum with a discretionary range up to £48,350 Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (2 years) Reporting to Head of Digital Innovation Vacancy reference 170191 Additional information (eg this vacancy is for internal applicants only, secondments considered) The role The University wishes to develop its ability to exploit existing digital tools, develop new tools, and also be able to react quickly to emerging technologies as part of its digital transformation strategy. As well as encouraging digital innovation across the University and supporting it from incubation to service roll-out or commercial exploitation, there is also an urgent need to keep abreast of new developments, be able to react to them in a timely way, and encourage such approaches in service managers.The Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) role reports to the Head of Digital Innovation and is part of the Digital Innovation Team in the central IT Services of the University. This team supports early stage innovation and promotes the exploration of new technologies across the University. Your role is to support business analysis activities that promote new technologies, liaise with senior managers, academics, and students to promote innovation (invention and exploitation of existing tools), and network with other innovation centres across the University and City. You will help create and you will project manage a portfolio of new innovation initiatives. We see this as an important area for the future of IT at Oxford. You will be working closely with the Head of Digital Innovation and other members of the department and University. Your enthusiasm for digital innovation and your ability to keep track and explore new technologies will see you supporting activities that will drive digital innovation, and raise the profile of the department in this area. You will have project management responsibilities and you will ensure that business benefits will be delivered to multiple areas across the university through enhanced use of technology and improved business processes. Responsibilities To support the Head of Digital Innovation leading business analysis activities to embed digital innovation across the university. To ensure best practise is delivered, maintained and shared. Within the remit of the specific project(s), the Business Analyst will be required to support; • Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring • Requirement Management & Communication • Enterprise Analysis • Requirement Analysis • Solution Assessment & Validation • Understand the business issues and data challenges of the University and Higher Education. • Identify the University’s operational strengths and weaknesses and suggest practical improvements covering the scope of the project. • Contribute pro-actively to IT Services, Digital Innovation, project and team activities Core Competencies Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring • Plan Business Analysis approach, selects appropriate techniques to use for the project • Evaluates project complexity, assumptions, constraints and dependencies • Plan Business Analysis - activities – develop a BA work-plan to manage own and team activities, tasks and deliverables and schedule • Plan BA communications – develop effective communication plan to meet project and stakeholder needs • Plan Requirement management process including approvals and changes • Identifies and communicates risks and issues that may require changes to plans or scope • Manage Business Analysis performance – measures and tracks quality of BA work, reports on BA requirements, compiles with organisational standards using the BA toolkit templates and PPDG methodology. Requirement Management & Communication • Obtains the needed approvals on solution requirements • Manages changes to the requirements • Manages conflict and issues to resolution • Prepares requirements package – documentation and presents in an understandable format for all stakeholders Enterprise Analysis • Defines the business need – identifies opportunities for improvements Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) JD - Template _August 23 2 • Understands overall business structure, strategy and overall impact on work efforts • Assess Capability Gaps – understands business architecture and can assess gaps • Determine solution approach – identifies and proposes possible solution approaches • Defines the new capabilities that the project, iteration or work effort will deliver • Determines justification of investment for proposed solution, and prepares a decision package Requirement Analysis • Prioritise requirements effectively based on factors including business value, cost to deliver and time constraints. • Specify and model requirements – understands appropriate use of various analysis techniques • Develops abstract models that describe a business domain • Define assumptions and constraints that affect which solutions are viable Solution Assessment & Validation • Assess solution proposals and demonstrates which proposal will be the most effective • Assess organisation readiness for the new solution • Define transition requirements – defines capabilities and requirements to support transition to new solution • Evaluate Solution Performance – measures and evaluates solutions for value and opportunities Project Management and Execution • Identify new initiatives • Manage the business relationships and adhere to project deadlines and schedules. • Take input from stakeholders and appropriately and accurately apply comments/feedback. • Understand the necessity of project standards and communicate them consistently. • Develop internal and external meeting objectives and agendas. • Prioritise multiple tasks effectively. • Consistently deliver high-quality services to our project sponsors. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria Candidates will be judged on the basis of the following criteria, and should ensure that their application shows how they meet these criteria: 1. A high level of general education to degree level or equivalent 2. Some business analysis experience, exposure to business process analysis and re-engineering. 3. Experience of working on configuring software packages as well as working on a variety of projects. 4. Experience of all stages of the project lifecycle including defining and documenting user requirements, carrying out system testing and assisting with user acceptance testing. 5. Experience of negotiation skills, for example in defining the scope of work and agreeing user requirements. 6. Proven analysis and innovative problem-solving skills. 7. Proven ability to plan and take responsibility for a range of tasks involving interaction with and the co-operation of business and IT people, including the agreement of technical solutions. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate confidently and effectively to users at all levels. 9. Confident use of the Microsoft™ Office toolset, email, web browsers and social media 10. Proven track record of managing their own work successfully, and of working effectively as part of a wider team. Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) JD - Template _August 23 3 Desirable selection criteria • • • Experience of working in the Higher Education sector Use of Microsoft Visio. Completion of any of the BCS Business Analysis qualifications Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. IT SERVICES The role of IT Services is to ensure that the University of Oxford has the robust, reliable, and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research, administration and strategic planning. IT Services, headed by the University’s Chief Information Officer, has around 320 staff across 2 buildings, an annual revenue budget of £22m and an IT capital plan of £60M across three years. The department is divided into groups covering infrastructure services, projects and programmes, software development, and customer services. Our aim is to attract and retain a workforce that is diverse, skilled, creative, and committed. We encourage flexibility in how we work, and welcome part time and flexible working arrangements. As a department we encourage a culture where we respect each other, are accountable for what we do, where we collaborate, give and receive constructive feedback and challenge one another. IT Services is a place where we value and recognise both our own and the contributions of others. By doing so we want to create a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong. For more information please visit: http://www.it.ox.ac.uk/ Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) JD - Template _August 23 4 University Administration and Services (UAS) University Administration and Services (UAS) is the collective term for the professional services departments of the University. UAS comprises structures to: • • • support the University’s core academic purposes of teaching, learning and research; ensure the University can meet the requirements of government, funding bodies and other external agencies; and facilitate the attainment of the objectives set out in the University’s Strategic Plan. The offices of the UAS sections are spread across the city centre, with the main University Offices located in Wellington Square. For more information please visit: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) JD - Template _August 23 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly hr@it.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) JD - Template _August 23 6 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) JD - Template _August 23 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Oxford Research Staff Society (OxRSS) A society run by and for Oxford University research staff. It offers researchers a range of social and professional networking opportunities. Membership is free, and all researchers employed by Oxford University are welcome to join. Subscribe at researchstaff-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk to join the mailing list to find out about upcoming events and other information for researchers, or contact the committee on committee@oxrss.ox.ac.uk. For more information, see www.ox.ac.uk/oxrss, Twitter @ResStaffOxford, and Facebook www.facebook.com/oxrss. Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) JD - Template _August 23 8
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Please note: This is an internal vacancy and for staff from Oxford University and colleges only. External applicants need not apply. Join Our Team as a Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) - Hybrid Working Available About us The University of Oxford is in the midst of an extensive Digital Transformation program, gearing up its Digital Innovation agenda to harness the potential of existing and new digital tools. We're on a journey to react swiftly to emerging technologies, driving our digital transformation strategy forward. In addition to fostering digital innovation across the University, we're keen on staying updated with new developments and encouraging forward-thinking approaches in service management. We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a Business Analyst (Digital Innovation) working hybrid, 60/40/office. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs About the Role This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for new technologies and digital innovation. You will lead business analysis activities to promote new technologies across the University of Oxford. You will also be a part of a small, dynamic team that supports early-stage innovation and facilitates the exploration and exploitation of new technologies across the University. As a Business Analyst (Digital Innovation), you'll collaborate with the Head of Digital Innovation, leading business analysis activities to accelerate digital innovation. This involves ensuring best practices are delivered, maintained, and shared, covering areas such as Business Analysis Planning and monitoring, Requirement Management and communication, Enterprise Analysis, Requirement Analysis, and Solution Assessment and validation. Your role will also require a deep understanding of business issues impacting digital innovation and data challenges in the University and Higher Education sector. The core competencies for this role include: Supporting the Head of Digital Innovation planning the Business Analysis approach, Selecting appropriate techniques to embed digital innovation, evaluating project complexity, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies. Manage the requirement management process and identify + communicate risks and issues that may require changes to plans or scope. You will also be responsible for defining the business need, understanding the overall business structure, strategy, and overall impact on work efforts, and determining the solution approach. The role reports to Head of Digital Innovation and you will be working closely with other members of the department and University. We see this as an exciting and important area for the future of IT at Oxford. About You We're seeking someone with a passion for new technologies and digital innovation to join our small, dynamic team. As a successful candidate, you'll be educated to degree level or equivalent, possessing business analysis experience. Your ability to manage business relationships, adhere to project deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality services will set you apart. Bring your knack for identifying new initiatives, developing meeting objectives, and prioritizing tasks effectively. Your enthusiasm for digital innovation will drive activities that enhance technology use and improve business processes across the University. Join us in creating new relations, managing innovation initiatives, and ensuring business benefits are delivered through technology enhancements. Application Process Please note: This is an internal vacancy and for staff from Oxford University and colleges only. External applicants need not apply. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 19 February 2024. Interviews will take place on Friday 1 March 2024 and take place in person in Central Oxford.