Job summary
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 data driven business analyst who has expertise in working in the full business analysis lifecycle in Agile SAFe and traditional delivery models using their data and analysis expertise.
As a Business Data Analyst, you will play an important part in delivering programme business outcomes by identifying, collecting and aggregating data requirements from stakeholders to summarise and present them for software development. You will ensure that data requirements meet the wider business requirements and are optimised and accurately converted to technical requirements for a coherent end-to-end, data lifecycle that will span across organisations.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure all data structures are analysed, documented, and aligned with business requirements
- collaborate with business analysts, product managers and data architects to understand data needs and translate them into requirements
- own the main stakeholder relationships related to your discipline
- analyse, understand, and define a data 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 and define data driven ways of implementing business solutions
ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with industry standards
facilitate the alignment of data models with business process requirements
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 of applications.
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 of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at master's level in an information related discipline or equivalent industry experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
Desirable
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
- Understanding of Data analytics software such as Power BI
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks
Knowledge, Skills & 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 data analysis processes
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in Business analysis, synthesis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of anticipating and preventing problems, showing understanding of how problems fit into the larger picture to drive data driven decisions
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills & 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
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
Desirable
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
- Understanding of Data analytics software such as Power BI
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks
Knowledge, Skills & 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 data analysis processes
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in Business analysis, synthesis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of anticipating and preventing problems, showing understanding of how problems fit into the larger picture to drive data driven decisions
Other
Essential
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills & 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.
