Job Description

Business Analyst

Reference number:

JR252210

Location:

Hybrid working - home and our office at Borough High Street

Working pattern:

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Number of roles:

1

Grade

: IT5A

Salary:

51,000 - 60,000 per annum



We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our team.

Role summary

The Business Analyst serves as a link between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating strategic business objectives and operational needs into detailed, actionable requirements for system development and process improvements. This role is crucial for ensuring that technology investments align with and support the Kaplan Assessment's goals.



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What you'll bring to the role

Experience working on the delivery of multiple projects in a matrix systems environment. Comfortable in coordinating and facilitating workshops and negotiating with up to 10 stakeholders. Skilled at uncovering true business needs, identifying solution options, and presenting proposals delivering business benefits. Confident at presenting ideas and recommendations. Experience developing and maintaining business process maps Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal translation of technology to business terms. Target-driven and focused on owning a business solution delivery timeline. A team player, able to work collaboratively with and through others. Willing to travel to UK and Asia / South Africa offices if required. Self-organising and customer / end-user delivery focused. An understanding of data governance frameworks and protocols. An understanding of ITIL processes and standards.

What we do

Kaplan is a provider of world-leading professional assessments. In 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which we then launched in 2021. This exam is now the sole route to qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales and will ultimately be taken by upwards of 13,000 candidates per year.



We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower support, create opportunity, drive results together.



Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.



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Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.


Act with integrity Empower and support Create opportunity Grow knowledge Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 days annual leave + option to purchase more Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family Private medical, income protection, and life insurance 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services Company pension contributions Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than Tuesday 27th January 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information

A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, SQE does not possess this licence at this time.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team

kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com

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Disability Confident Scheme

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.



Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.









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