About ARU: ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. About the Role: As a Business Analyst at ARU, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and strategic decision making across our University. Working alongside key stakeholders, you will analyse complex business processes, identify improvement opportunities and translate data into actionable insights that supports our educational mission. The role involves collecting and interpreting data across ARU, developing comprehensive reports, and helping our subject matter experts design and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and student outcomes. You will serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that business requirements are clearly communicated, and technological solutions are aligned with ARU goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation and process improvement. We seek someone with experience in improvement methodologies, requirement gathering techniques and the ability to translate data into useable information. A degree or working experience in business, information systems or a related field is required. You will need to be able to thrive in collaborative environments, demonstrate adaptability in the face of changing priorities, and explain complex concepts to diverse audiences. Most importantly, you will need to share our commitment to using data to enhance the educational experience for our students and staff. Informal enquiries can be made to Harish Betchoo, Enterprise Architect, at harish.betchoo@aru.ac.uk. Find out more about and . We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Guidance Notes: Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria. Anglia Ruskin University. Location : Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom