"System Analyst - Migration & Archiving"

Edge Hill University – Academic Registry

Location: Hybrid with Ormskirk base

About the role

The Systems Analyst (Data Migration & Archiving) will provide specialist analytical expertise to support the University’s Student Records System implementation. As part of the programme team, you will take responsibility for analysing, specifying and supporting the migration of data from the current system to Ellucian Banner, as well as designing and documenting the approach for archiving and retaining information that will not transition to the new platform.

You will work collaboratively with capability leads, business stakeholders, technical colleagues and external suppliers to understand existing data structures and processes, define future state requirements, and translate these into clear and actionable specifications. The role requires an experienced practitioner capable of working independently on complex tasks, applying established systems analysis methods, and ensuring that data migration and archiving activities meet operational, regulatory and institutional needs.

This is a senior specialist position for the duration of the project and is suited to an individual with substantial experience of data migration and/or system decommissioning within large, data rich environments.

While we welcome external interest, internal applications will be prioritised.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Hannah McAuliffe, Programme Manager at Hannah.McAuliffe@edgehill.ac.uk

About you

As System Analyst - Migration & Archiving, you will have:

• Significant experience as a Systems Analyst or equivalent specialist role within complex organisational environments.
• Experience of data quality assessment, data profiling and identifying remediation actions.
• Proven ability to elicit, analyse and document business requirements using recognised techniques.
• Experience of collaborating with technical teams, vendors and multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to data quality, accuracy and integrity.
• Experience producing detailed data mapping, transformation rules and technical specifications.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & benefits

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

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