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Business Analyst Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: from £48,250 - £99,180 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a number of Business Analysts for the Information Services Business Engagement Team group at varying levels. Key Accountabilities: Requirements analysis to support demand management for business domains. Ensuring the business requirements and supporting documentation are defined and addressed. Identifying and evaluating relevant solutions to business problems. Work with the BRMs to assure the realisation of business benefits. Maintain good knowledge of IS Governance and IS processes, specifically the front end and delivery processes. Maintain good overall understanding of AWE Business and Business Strategy and if appropriate specific areas of the business. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Develop Request Brief documentation that clearly defines the business issue, need for change and recommended approaches, for presentation to IS Governance Boards (including Front End Governance Board (FEGB), Delivery Governance Board (DGB)). Provide scoping services to help clarify business problems, objectives and potential solutions by using appropriate business analysis techniques including: Data Analysis, Process Analysis, Business Case Assessments and Root Cause Analysis. Elicit and validate requirements through the effective use of requirements gathering workshops and resolve any complex requirement conflicts through effective stakeholder engagement. Work with the BRMs and Delivery Managers to identify stakeholders who are affected by a proposed initiative or who share a common business need. Work closely with IS Architects to identify and evaluate potential solutions and also to validate the recommended solution addresses the business requirements. If appropriate, identify and document project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies and undertake impact analysis. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong experience and proven record as a Business Analyst Comfortable working in a Waterfall/Agile environment Experience delivering BA artefacts at pace to concurrent projects or programmes: Work Package and Problem Statement definition Impact Analysis, Gap analysis, Root cause Analysis Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Definition of Scope and Objectives, Stakeholder mapping RAID development Requirements Management: elicitation, documentation, validation, prioritisation, review and sign-off Workshop facilitation, stakeholder 121s, questionnaire creation, focus groups Functional and Non-Functional Requirements definition: Functional Breakdown Structure, High and Low-level Requirements definition, User stories and Acceptance criteria; Requirements Catalogue, Business Rules, Wireframing, Business Context Diagrams, Business Process Modelling and Mapping; Business Process Re-engineering Solution assessment and validation Input to Release and Launch planning, User Training and Education strategies Definition of MVPs, KPIs and metrics for Financial and Operational Benefits Realisation Good Stakeholder Management and Communication skills Experience delivering work-packages at pace in a highly regulated, change-focussed environment. Professional certification e.g BCS International Diploma is Business Analysis; IIBA CBAP is desirable. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 2/3 days onsite per week. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. #LI-AT

Job title: Business Analyst Practitioner Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £54,793+ (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Investigate business situations where there is some complexity and ambiguity, adopting a holistic view to identify and analyse problems and opportunities Contribute to the selection of the approach and techniques to be used for business situation analysis, engaging and collaborating with operational stakeholders Define and manage scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity Facilitate input from stakeholders, provides constructive challenge and enables effective prioritisation of requirements Your skills and experiences: Essential: BCS Diploma in Business Analysis A proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of business process modelling and utilising appropriate requirements management tools Desirable: Experience of mentoring, coaching and managing a small team Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Digital Technology Data & Infrastructure (DTD&I) Service Delivery Unit: As a Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to support multiple projects within the Architecture Practice, particularly within the Air sector. In this role, no day is the same, as you will manage various aspects of the product lifecycle to ensure products meet customer needs and achieve strategic objectives. You will investigate operational requirements, identify problems, and seek effective solutions through process improvements, both automated and non-automated. Additionally, you'll conduct advanced modelling activities for significant change programmes and contribute to the development of new or improved practices, processes, and standards while facilitating localized improvements to quality systems and services Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 6th January 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Business Analyst Location: Sheffield Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time - Permanent. An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence! Overview TNS is looking for a passionate, motivated Business Analyst to join our Automation Development Team. Responsibilities to be focused on assisting with the development of automation tools to support TNS Global products and services. The role includes driving awareness of requirements across business units and identify systems, processes, and applications in need of automation; helping gather and document user requirements for new work and updates to existing systems; and ensuring maximum value of incoming requests across TNS lines of business. The position will require interaction with internal teams (Service Delivery, Operations, Planning, and Business Units) for requirements gathering and deployment coordination. Responsibilities •Partner with stakeholders across business units to develop analyses in a collaborative way.•Explain solutions by clearly articulating features and responding to technical questions.•Gather, evaluate, document, and communicate business requirements on a continuing basis.•Design and present proposals for enhancing TNS solutions via automation.•Keep up to date with industry standards, emerging technologies, and automation trends.•Incorporate security best practices into solution design to protect TNS data and systems. Qualifications •5+ years of experience in analytics and systems development.•Proven analytical abilities.•Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.•Experience with the software development life cycle.•Working knowledge of networking practices and automation development.•Self-motivated; able to work independently or within a team environment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: •Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science.•Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including Visio.•Experience with data visualization.•Proficiency in technical writing.•Understanding of operational problems typically encountered in large scale deployments in telecommunications networks and ability to anticipate for and mitigate the risks of occurrence of such problems.•Experience in telecommunications systems and protocols. If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about! TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Process Analyst, Business Planning Analyst, Business System Analyst, Data Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Analyst, Information Analyst, Business Insight Analyst, Business Performance Analyst, Project Analyst, Business Planner, Strategic Programme Manager, Programme Manager, Public Sector Business Analyst, Transformation and Change, Change Analyst will also be considered for this role.

Job Description Business Analyst - Milton Keynes Our Client is keen to recruit a seasoned Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working on projects with an understanding of the full project life-cycle. Must be able to demonstrate excellent business analysis skills coupled with excellent techniques and ideally with some methodology. Should be confident with the ability to work well the stake holders and to guide and lead them to successful end results. The following are some of the key points about this role: Must be able to analyse the structure of the business (integration between Marketing, Finance & Education) Identify how the business use technology and what their goals are in line with identified requirements. As-Is/To-Be process mapping Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows. Have the ability to streamline processes. You will have strong documentation management experience and skills. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved. You will have knowledge of some if not all of the following: • Finance systems and integration - tailored around the education sector • Marketing & admissions background • YoY management of enrolled children/existing pupils • Technology within education and use of VLE's • Change management expertise The Client and the role is based in Milton Keynes and there will be some travel occasionally. The rate will be dependent on skills you bring to the assignment. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability.

Job Description Junior Business Analyst City London We are looking to recruit a Business Analyst with the following expertise: Total experience required 2-3 years, and will work as part of a team. Should have agile methodology experience, should have experience to be in weekly or daily scrum meetings. Works with the product teams to capture requirements (both functional and non-functional) using various techniques such as workshop facilitation, data analysis, site visits, and task and workflow analysis. Combines all business requirements into a clear, managed, prioritized backlog (Agile) or business requirements document (Waterfall). Should have experience with eCommerce Domain Conducts analysis that identifies current business processes or system inadequacies and presents ideas for process and systems improvement that assist product teams in meeting customer needs. Creates use cases, user stories, functional specifications, diagrams and technical documentation as needed to articulate requirements. You will ideally have a Prince 2 qualification along with Agile. The role will be based in the City London. The duration of the assignment is 6 months. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Business Analyst (DV Clearance) Position Description We are currently looking for an experienced BA to help our client to revolutionise their working practices through iterative digital transformation and strategic workforce planning. Working client-side, directly supporting Product Owners in this scaled Agile environment, the candidate will combine their benefits analysis experience and business modelling insight to ensure that both the technology and the organisation evolve in sync. Influencing and shaping activity across the product development lifecycle, the role is a vital touch-point between external suppliers and client-organisation stakeholders. . CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance (DV). Your future duties and responsibilities Supported by a well-established and client-focused CGI team, this opportunity offers real potential for a forward thinking and ambitious BA to become immersed in a range of digital transformation projects that are delivering tangible benefit to a key client. With genuine scope to play an integral role in shaping future direction, there will be opportunity to both existing expertise, and develop new skills and experience. Key Tasks: • Product Owner support. • Business process analysis and requirements recommendations. • Knowledge Base development. • Strategic Planning - aligning tech advancement with organisational objectives. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Strong working knowledge of SAFe and related Agile methodologies. • Document writing. • Business Process analysis. • Benefits Analysis. #LI-JS2 Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Business AnalystWe are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a prestigious international law firm at the forefront of legal services innovation.Role OverviewAs a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in a major business transformation project. This is an exciting opportunity to drive change in a dynamic legal environment.Key Responsibilities * Support and develop business cases alongside sponsors and key stakeholders * Create and maintain comprehensive project plans and essential documentation * Build and nurture stakeholder relationships whilst managing communication strategies * Oversee daily project operations, including risk management and issue resolution * Identify and coordinate project resources, including team allocation and responsibility assignment * Collaborate with external suppliers and solution providersRequired Qualifications & Experience * Proven track record in implementing enterprise-wide projects with business, HR and IT components * Experience in supplier management, including procurement processes and third-party engagement * Background in legal sector or professional services within an international organisation * Strong understanding of legal business processes and operations * Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities * Demonstrated ability to adapt project management approach to evolving requirementsWhat We Offer * Opportunity to work with a leading international law firm * Flexible hybrid working arrangements * Competitive day rate * Professional development opportunities * Collaborative and innovative work environment #LI-PB1

Business Analyst (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. We are currently looking for an experienced BA to help our client to revolutionise their working practices through iterative digital transformation and strategic workforce planning. Working client-side, directly supporting Product Owners in this Scaled Agile environment, the candidate will combine their benefits analysis experience and business modelling insight to ensure that both the technology and the organisation evolve in sync, to optimise solutions and assure value. Influencing and shaping activity across the product development lifecycle, the role is a vital touch-point between external suppliers and client-organisation stakeholders. With polished communication and relationship management skills, you will be required to engage with multi-disciplinary software dev teams, service managers, IT specialists and the end-user community to generate evidence-based, coherent and achievable requirements, while maintaining a strong Customer Focus. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, all applicants must hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance (DV). Your future duties and responsibilities Supported by a well-established and client-focused CGI team, this opportunity offers real potential for a forward thinking and ambitious BA to become immersed in a range of digital transformation projects that are delivering tangible benefit to a key client. With genuine scope to play an integral role in shaping future direction, there will be opportunity to both hone existing expertise, and develop new skills and experience. Key Tasks: • Product Owner support. • Business process analysis and requirements recommendations. • Knowledge Base development. • Strategic Planning - aligning tech advancement with organisational aims. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Strong working knowledge of SAFe and related Agile methodologies. • Document writing. • Business Process analysis. • Benefits Analysis. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Job Description Our Client is looking to recruit a Business Analyst with at least 3 to 5 years proven track of working as a a BA and within the investment banking industry. You will be working within operations part of the business and be familiar with the instruments and processes from front to back office. For this role you must have a clear understanding of agency lending. You will work with Executive stakeholders to define, prioritise, plan and deliver a programme of strategic and tactical change across all business areas. The Client is looking to recruit a Business Analyst with at least 3 to 5 years proven experience of working on projects with full project life-cycle experience. You will have the following: • Experience in planning and successfully delivering cross-business change projects involving IT change within the Financial Services Sector. • Experience of working within a formal governance and control framework covering all aspects of project delivery. • Understanding of IT development processes and delivery lifecycles, and experience of testing. • Proven experience managing and leading small teams to deliver to common goals. • Good communication skills (verbal and written) Ideally have Agile and Scrum experience. This is 6 month contract. The position is based in Glasgow. The rate is negotiable. Please forward your CV in MS Word format.

Job Description We require a Business Analyst for this digital project. You must have at least 3 to 5 proven tack as a Business Analyst with the following skills: The role will be working with product owners and other key stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, scope product deliveries and solutions, and influence the priority of delivery against strategic objectives and co-existent technical solutions. You will have experience in leading the analysis of complex business systems to support organizational change, including the migration of users and data between systems. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to translate complex business processes to technical solutions. Experience Must have: • Digital publishing background and experience of content management systems and processes. • Hands-on experience working in an agile environment managing the identification and delivery of projects and software solutions using Scrum. • Leading requirements gathering and definition workshops for functional and non-functional requirements. • Writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria with product owners. • Grooming product backlogs and prioritizing features and user stories into releases with the product owner. • Analysis of existing business behavior and business systems to identify business process, actors and systems as well as opportunities for improvement. • Supporting the creation and presentation of business cases, business value realization documents and project initiation briefs. • Supporting the product owner in explaining user stories to technical teams, supporting solution design and resolving clarifications with the product owner. • Demonstrating user stories to product owner and stakeholders. • Defining, leading and undertaking user and acceptance testing, including knowledge of methods for designing system acceptance and test approaches. Knowledge and experience of test driven development and behavior driven development an advantage. • Working with and managing relationships with third party product and services vendors. • Working and coordinating across teams of local and remote business users in a high pressured, time sensitive environment. • Working with local and remote technical teams with a combination of in-house and partner resources. • Leading other business analysts to achieve project and business objectives. Nice to have: • Scrum master experience. • Risk, issue, dependency and assumption identification and management. • Analysis of business information patterns, data analysis and data modelling. • Working with user experience designers to deliver end-user focused benefits realization. • Financial services background with experience in commodities markets. Skills • Self-starter able to work to achieve objectives with minimum direction. • Comfortable working independently as well as in a team. • Requirements analysis, use case design, user story creation. • Business process modelling and analysis (e. g. Value stream mapping, value chain, UML, EPC, BPMN, SWOT, 5 whys). • Process improvement methods (e.g. Lean Six Sigma). • Experience with agile workflow tools (e.g. VersionOne). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting at all levels of an organization. • Ability to influence and negotiate across the organization. • Knowledge of the project lifecycle. • Knowledge of the software delivery lifecycle. • Relationship management with third party software suppliers. • Familiarity and / or experience with mockup tools (e.g. Balsamiq). • Project management experience (PRINCE2). • Proficient use of Microsoft Office & Visio. This is a 3 to 6 month contract based in Canary Wharf London. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Job Description BA - Business Analyst with AML - City London Our Client is seeking to recruit a Business Analyst with Anti-Money Laundering skills - so a BA with AML. You must have a thorough understanding of Anti-Money Laundering processes and regulations as a Business Analyst. Perform business analysis to support the deployment of Anti-Money Laundering - AML software products to meet clients' business requirements Communicate with clients to assess solution fit and identify product gaps Ensure requirements are accurately specified, communicated and understood by the technical implementation team Provide ongoing support to the client and to the technical implementation team to ensure the quality of the implemented system in meeting business requirements Provide tuning, training and consultancy services to clients Lead/perform data and quality analysis including data mapping reviews, data validation and remediation, alert validation and issue impact analysis Respond to Business and Functional requirement requests Comply with internal quality, reporting, and administration processes Qualifications You will must have a degree coupled with at least 5 years experience as a Business Analyst. Should have practical experience of compliance within the Financial Services industry (banking, brokerage or insurance) Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Anti-Money Laundering Must have customer facing experience, preferably in a Consulting or Professional Services capacity Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential Experience of writing detailed specifications Team-oriented and yet able to work independently and creatively Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly Hands on experience in SQL would be an advantage, though not essential The duration of the assignment is 6 months. The location is the City in London with the possibility of travel to Europe and/or the Middle East & South Africa. The daily rate is negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.

Job Description BI BA - Business Analyst with Business Intelligence Our Client is a leader in the pharmaceutical world globally. They are looking to recruit a BI Business Analyst with at least 5 to 10 years proven expertise. This role will be working very closely with the finance division and therefore requires you to have very good understanding of the processes within the finance division particularly in manufacturing. You will be responsible for producing financial reports as a BI Business Analyst. Power BI dashboards, SSRS reports, datasets for Excel and Access and SQL Server This is a 6 months assignment. The Client is based in Southampton - and although you can work remotely for the foreseeable future, there will be a need to attend meetings at the office on a regular basis. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Title: Join Our Team as a SITS Business Analyst in Edinburgh! This will mainly be a remote role, with the expectation to travel into the office once per a week. Our client, an esteemed higher education institution based in the heart of Edinburgh, is seeking to recruit a talented and experienced SITS Business Analyst who MUST have experience working within the higher education sector, to assist with a three year programme of work. As part of their continuous improvement project for student systems, they require someone with exceptional analytical skills who can engage stakeholders at all levels and provide business analysis skills in business change projects which are designed to help enhance the way the University administers and supports the student lifecycle. These projects have the objective of delivering effective and efficient processes and systems to the students, academic and professional service staff who engage with the student lifecycle. This is achieved by working together with our user community to develop innovative and sustainable business process and system changes. 3. Main Responsibilities Provide business analysis expertise: (75%) * Ensure projects deliver measurable benefits to the University, focusing on enhancing key processes, systems, data and training. * Conduct consultative process reviews, analysis, and redesigns with colleagues across the University, preparing the business to embed and benefit from changes. * Develop implementation plans, manage handover to business-as-usual operations, and uphold departmental standards, ensuring effective training, communication, and engagement throughout project lifecycles. * Develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in Schools, Colleges, and Support Groups, as well as among professional services colleagues, project teams, and senior University figures. * Strive to improve the team and department's effectiveness by identifying and implementing continuous improvements and actively contributing to the department's leadership. 1. Planning and Organising: * Plan and manage change implementation, including business process and systems training, software rollout, and communication. * Engage with stakeholders to establish a clear scope, deliverables, and objectives for each project. * Plan and organise workshops for diverse University stakeholders to facilitate process analysis and identify options for change. * Contribute to the planning of software development sprints and manage plans effectively, adapting to changes in requirements or business priorities. Problem Solving and Decision Making: * Responsible for leading the redesign of business processes through collaboration with University colleagues to develop more efficient procedures. * Influence decisions and advise on system functionality, considering the impact of new policies on the current operations. * Support the transition planning with schools and the integration of changes delivered through projects. * Analyse, test, and implement new developments and enhancements. Key Contacts/Relationships: *Develop and maintain key relationships with teaching organisations, support groups, multidisciplinary project teams, and senior leaders across the organisation. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job: Qualifications: Educated to a degree level (or equivalent experience) with evidence of personal and professional development Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies, Personal Attributes Essential: * Demonstrated experience in facilitating successful change management programmes, approaches, and implementation strategies through proficient use of business analysis techniques. * Strong communication skills which supports the development and implementation of projects and business change. * The ability to: o React quickly to changing demands o Work with minimum supervision accurately and consistently to high standards o Work collaboratively and effectively with software developers and business partners o Develop positive working relationships. * Experience of, and a preference for, working in an Agile project environment - experience of user story writing, user story mapping, story estimating, developing personas, Kanban boards to manage work. * An enthusiasm for, and practical experience of, continuous improvement - both in the way you work and to help others improve their processes. Desirable: You will also have a number of the following: *Practical involvement in business operations within a university environment, specifically in areas supporting the student lifecycle such as admissions, student administration, and course or programme administration, complemented by a solid working knowledge of the associated student and academic administration processes and policies. *Experience of working with Tribal SITS or another student information system. *Experience of practising Human Centred Design or User Experience Design. *Experience of developing standard operating procedures and user guidance. *Experience of project management. *Experience of data analysis through writing SQL against databases, testing new IT solutions and understanding of technical principles. *Experience of SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Suite. 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Job Description Business Analyst with HR Systems - Milton Keynes Our Client is keen to recruit a seasoned Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working on projects with an understanding of the full project life-cycle. Must be able to demonstrate excellent business analysis skills coupled with excellent techniques and ideally with some methodology. The Client would like to you have at least 5 years experience of working a HRIS - Human Resources Information System - ideally Cornerstone HRIS - although they will consider others. Should be confident with the ability to work well the stakeholders and to guide and lead them to successful end results. The following are some of the key points about this role: Must be able to analyse the structure of the business (integration between Marketing, Finance & Education) Identify how the business use technology and what their goals are in line with identified requirements. As-Is/To-Be process mapping Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows. Have the ability to streamline processes. You will have strong documentation management experience and skills. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved. You will have knowledge of some if not all of the following: • Finance systems and integration - tailored around the education sector • Marketing & admissions background • YoY management of enrolled children/existing pupils • Technology within education and use of VLE's • Change management expertise The Client and the role is based in Milton Keynes and there will be some travel occasionally. The salary will be dependent upon skills you bring to the table - but probably in the range £40K - £55K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability.

Job Description Business Analyst with Oracle CRM Systems - Milton Keynes Our Client is keen to recruit a seasoned Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working on projects with an understanding of the full project life-cycle. Must be able to demonstrate excellent business analysis skills coupled with excellent techniques and ideally with some methodology. The Client would like to you have at least 3 to 5 years experience of working with a CRM system - ideally with Oracle CRM - although they will consider others. Should be confident with the ability to work well the stakeholders and to guide and lead them to successful end results. The following are some of the key points about this role: Must be able to analyse the structure of the business (integration between Marketing, Finance & Education) Identify how the business use technology and what their goals are in line with identified requirements. As-Is/To-Be process mapping Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows. Have the ability to streamline processes. You will have strong documentation management experience and skills. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved. You will have knowledge of some if not all of the following: • Finance systems and integration - tailored around the education sector • Marketing & admissions background • YoY management of enrolled children/existing pupils • Technology within education and use of VLE's • Change management expertise The Client and the role is based in Milton Keynes and there will be some travel occasionally. The salary will be dependent upon skills you bring to the table - but probably in the range £40K - £55K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability.

Are you an experienced formal Business Analyst with a proven ability in delivering concurrent business solutions within IT/change programmes and projects? Do you have a background in Data and Microsoft Azure Data solution projects? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to lead on formulating, developing, and taking responsibility for end-to-end business solutions within a Microsoft Azure change portfolio. As a specialist provider of resource to Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of modern environment championing continual improvement. This contract will be offered as an initial three-month engagement, inside IR35, with scope to extend into the new financial year. There will also be at least one day per week on site in the Manchester area. The purpose of the role will be to lead on the business analysis aspects of a data management programme. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include lead business design workstreams, stakeholder engagement & analysis, requirement management and gathering ensuring robust elicitation & validation, translating business requirement into function & technical specifications by engaging with internal & external stakeholders, the improvement of existing business processes, artefact production, solution support and change impact assessments amongst other responsibilities. Must Have Demonstrable commercial experience of effectively working independently as a Business Analysis. Previous experience delivering in iterative Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies. Previous experience on Azure Data solutions projects (Such as Fabric, Data Factory, Data Activator, Synapse, Power BI, etc). Robust artefact creation and documentation. Experience of working on different project workstreams in parallel. Formal Business Analysis certification, or evidence of working towards BCS/ISEB Diploma or similar level of accreditation. Nice to Have BCS Diploma MS SharePoint MS Dynamics 365 CE As an individual you will have a strong and proven analytical background with working on large and complex projects and programmes from the concept stage through to the operational acceptance, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, be a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility for delivery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to think on your feet and be ultimately goal orientated. This contract will be predominantly home based, inside IR35, and with one or two days spent in the office in the Manchester area. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to continue your career with a driven yet friendly organisation continually looking to provide a better service to customers. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.