Business Analyst

BUSINESS ANALYST - INSIDE IR35 - 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT

One of Loriens leading public sector clients are looking to bring on a experienced Business analyst on to there team on an initial 6 month contract.

We are looking for an individual to work with the team on their research contracts work package, in particular on two aspects mapping out a triage process and investigation into processes around a shared research contracts repository.

Main Responsibilities
* Working research contracts colleagues from across the Institution to explore existing approaches to triage with stakeholders with the aim of mapping out a new triage process, identifying gaps in existing provision as part of the work.
* Gather requirements for a shared contracts repository and understand likely process flows around such a service.
* Work with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts to find appropriate solutions and ways of working which meet the requirements of users.
* Provide regular reporting on progress to work package team, highlighting progress to date, any obstacles to completion of tasks and any other risks/issues.

Essential Skills and Experience
* A logical and methodical mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically, working with others to propose creative solutions.
* Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and departments in the creation end-to-end process and supporting procedural documentation.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to run workshops and other end user interactions to solicit input into process investigation.

Desirable Skills and Experience
* Experience of research support processes in higher education.
* Experience of contractual processes in a legal and compliance context.

Working Requirements
Hybrid, some working in Edinburgh on a weekly basis will be expected.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.