Job summary
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Business Analysis (BA) is an important part of the delivery of digital systems within the Health Research Authority (HRA). We are looking for an experienced lead business analyst who has expertise in shaping the full business analysis lifecycle in Agile SAFe and traditional delivery models.
As a Lead Business Analyst, you will play an important part in delivering programme business outcomes by setting up ways of working and providing the link between service users, stakeholders and programme delivery team. You will lead the wider Business Analysis Team to ensure business requirements are optimised and accurately converted to technical requirements, produce end-to-end, customer facing business process models (including As Is, To Be and transitional states) and optimise them to support our digital transformation initiatives.
Main duties of the job
be a leader in the business analysis community (across HRA and externally)
actively share knowledge and be seen as a go-to person in the BA discipline
own the main stakeholder relationships related to your discipline
analyse, understand, and define a business problem or opportunity
undertake research and analysis to understand how a business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology
identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures
identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change
assist the product management team to make decisions related to prioritisation and minimum viable product by using analysis led insights
ensure new products and services meet business and user needs, and are aligned with programme goals
understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assess the implications
have functional management or people management accountabilities, or a combination of both
mentor others
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:o ageo disabilityo ethnicityo gender identity and expressiono religion or beliefo sexo sexual orientationo other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems.
The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
- We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
- We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
- Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number ofapplications
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems.
The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
- We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
- We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
- Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number ofapplications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at master's level in an information related discipline or equivalent industry experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Desirable
- Managing and/or working with third party suppliers and multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrable expertise of working in data, software, and technology solutions to make informed decisions that add value, efficiency and solve a problem
- Demonstrable expertise of implementation and evaluation of business analysis processes
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Business Architecture, analysis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of analytical and creative thinking skills to analyse complex business problems and develop innovative, sustainable solutions
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills to identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at master's level in an information related discipline or equivalent industry experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Desirable
- Managing and/or working with third party suppliers and multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrable expertise of working in data, software, and technology solutions to make informed decisions that add value, efficiency and solve a problem
- Demonstrable expertise of implementation and evaluation of business analysis processes
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Business Architecture, analysis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of analytical and creative thinking skills to analyse complex business problems and develop innovative, sustainable solutions
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills to identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
