IT Business Analyst
Job Description
Job title: IT Business Analyst
Company: Twinkl
Job description: Are you passionate about crafting impactful IT solutions that revolutionise business objectives while driving innovation?
Twinkl, a leading EdTech company with a vibrant culture, is seeking an ambitious and highly capable IT Analyst to join our dynamic team at our Sheffield HQ.
We’re not just looking for the finished article; we’re seeking a talented individual with high potential and a drive to make a real difference in our ever-evolving business IT landscape.
About Twinkl:
At Twinkl, we’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our values drive us forward, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment where your voice matters. We’re committed to empowering educators worldwide with top-notch educational resources, and our team plays a crucial role in making this happen.
Job Snapshot:
- Position: IT Business Analyst
- Location: Sheffield HQ (Min. 4 days in office)
- Salary: £35 – 45k DoE
- Contract: Permanent
- Hiring Managers: Jez Seaton, CTO & Chris Outram, Head of IT
- Reports to: Head of IT
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Endless Opportunities: We offer clear pathways for your growth and development within an environment that encourages learning and improvement.
- Varied & Impactful Work: From reviewing workflow management systems to selecting new software, your role will be both diverse and exciting.
- Innovation is Encouraged: We welcome fresh perspectives and proactive thinkers who challenge the status quo to drive meaningful change.
- Cultural Offering: Join a vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in the world of education.
Requirements
Your Role:
As Twinkl’s IT Business Analyst, you’ll be the driving force behind aligning our business IT systems with our business objectives. You’ll take a key role in shaping our systems, software, and 3rd party services (SSS), collaborating closely with key stakeholders and the leadership team to introduce new business IT solutions and maximise ROI of existing business IT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate to deliver successful business IT solutions – assisting stakeholders in understanding and refining their needs and helping to implement great business IT solutions to interesting and valuable opportunity spaces.
- Develop, maintain, and innovate business IT processes and strategy.
- Stay up-to-date with cutting-edge technologies for potential adoption.
- Provide guidance and mentorship fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Participate in agile ways of working, delivering relevant reporting.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Demonstrable experience of successful and innovative business IT solution delivery.
- Demonstrable experience of business IT solution related process improvement and strategy.
- Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrable experience showcasing the required technical and analytical grounding for this role; ideally backed by a relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
At Twinkl, we believe in your potential. We’re not just seeking someone to fill a role; we’re looking for an individual ready to shape the future of education through innovative solutions. If you’re driven, proactive, and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
Company Benefits
- From day 1 – Westfield Health, 29 annual leave days per year plus up to four additional days that may be awarded each year by the company, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home, Twinkl subscription, access to a financial wellbeing coach and platform
- After probation – company sick pay and cycle to work scheme
- Long-term service reward after 2+ years of service – Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay
Expected salary: £35000 – 45000 per year
Location: Sheffield
