Business Analyst
@ The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London, England, United Kingdom
£51,714
On Site
Full Time
Posted 20 days ago

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About The London School of Economics and Political Science

LSE is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Extended Education division delivers commercially successful programmes including Summer School and Global Programmes. With nearly 9,500 students across 40 countries, LSE is revolutionising distance and online degree education.

About the Business Analyst Role

The Business Analyst will support the Head of Digital Learning Operations by designing the technological ecosystem behind the entire student journey, from recruitment through to graduation.

Main Responsibilities

  • Gather and document platform requirements, processes, and user stories.
  • Translate requirements into clear specifications.
  • Support procurement and implementation of robust, scalable platforms.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment.
  • Contribute to the transformation of digital learning operations.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is experienced in gathering requirements, works well independently and as part of a team, and possesses excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

Benefits & Perks

  • Occupational pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent training and development opportunities

Key skills/competency

  • Requirements gathering
  • Documentation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Digital learning
  • Process mapping
  • Platform implementation
  • Procurement
  • Transformation
  • Scalability
  • Analysis

Application Process

For further details, see the how to apply document, job description, and person specification. Technical queries about the online system should be directed via the “contact us” links on the LSE Jobs page. For role-specific queries, please email l.bennett2@lse.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 16 October 2025 (23.59 UK time).

How to Get Hired at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant technical documentation skills.
  • Research LSE: Understand the institution and Extended Education division.
  • Showcase your experience: Emphasize requirements gathering and system design.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice scenario-based questions on stakeholder engagement.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review digital learning platform architectures.
Practice gathering and documenting requirements.
Study process mapping and system integration.
Review procurement and implementation methodologies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time of independent problem-solving.
Explain handling diverse stakeholder feedback.
Discuss teamwork in project execution.
Share experience under deadline pressure.

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