Job summary
Business analysis is an important part of the delivery of digital systems within Health Research Authority (HRA). We are looking for an experienced business analyst who has expertise in working in the full business analysis lifecycle in Agile SAFe and traditional delivery models.
As a Business Analyst (BA), you will have expertise in business analysis, including requirements elicitation, process mapping, user journey mapping, and the use of related tools. Experience in conducting feasibility studies, performing current/future state and gap analyses, and creating detailed documentation and user stories is essential. The ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications and facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders is crucial. as the post holder will work on the build for new digital systems at the HRA.
Main duties of the job
Some of the key duties for this position are:
- Apply structured approaches to identify, investigate, analyse and communicate complex business problems and opportunities, within a defined project
- Analyse business goals, objectives, functions and processes, using relevant information and data to support the definition of requirement
- Identify, analyse, challenge and validate business and user requirements
- Use appropriate requirements management life cycle methods to complete tasks and outputs related to the project
- Ensure proposed solutions meet business and user needs
- Work with limited direction to complete tasks and defined outputs linked to the project
- Understand the impact of potential changes and how business processes, systems, data, roles and responsibilities interact
- Develop models and system requirements for bespoke IT systems or software packages
- Identify business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop functionality
This is not an exhaustive list, see the job description for details.
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 HRA Digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of national information systems for health research. This includes a major programmeto build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achievethe successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).
The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRAemployees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
The Business Analyst will be a part of a highly successful team working within the HRA Digital Directorate, responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of national information systems for health research. This includes a major programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems.
The Business Analyst will work across our digital estate and whilst they have a strong focus on the Research Systems Programme, their responsibilities extend to all digital projects and services. They liaise with internal stakeholders (business,technical and project management teams) and externally with HRA partners and system suppliers.
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 anysponsorship 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. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficientnumber of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within HRA Digital. The HRA Digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of national information systems for health research. This includes a major programmeto build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achievethe successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).
The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRAemployees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
The Business Analyst will be a part of a highly successful team working within the HRA Digital Directorate, responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of national information systems for health research. This includes a major programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and Workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems.
The Business Analyst will work across our digital estate and whilst they have a strong focus on the Research Systems Programme, their responsibilities extend to all digital projects and services. They liaise with internal stakeholders (business,technical and project management teams) and externally with HRA partners and system suppliers.
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 anysponsorship 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. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficientnumber of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Business Analyst certification (either BCS Professional or IIBA CCBA/CBAP certifications)
Desirable
- Educated to Masters or Degree or equivalent experience showing capability to work at this level
- Agile certification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and training
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Working effectively with a diverse group of internal and external senior business and IT stakeholders along with management of relationships across different levels of seniority
Experience
Essential
- Large portfolio of experience demonstrating successful working at a Senior Business Analyst level supporting the entire projects, programmes and development lifecycle
- Working at both a strategic and low level, assuring the feasibility of proposed solutions along with the ability to take a holistic view
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-stakeholder environments (commercial, public sector or NHS)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentation, oral, written and communication skills with the ability to gather, understand, interpret and disseminate information across all levels
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Achieving consensus, so that business objectives and requirements are clearly understood and documented by analysing, capturing and identifying stakeholder perspectives
- Planning, arranging and facilitating meetings and workshops with stakeholders throughout the business change and software development lifecycles
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft O365, various Business Analyst, project management, methodologies and tools
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successful working and delivery within an Agile setting
- Experience of mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and apprentices
- Able to embrace, champion and proactively manage and deliver change within complex, constantly changing environments Advising senior stakeholders on business change priorities within the context of the organisational strategy and objectives
- Investigating business problems and opportunities, and specifying required changes to business processes, people skills, information, technology and organisation structures and roles
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Analytical thinker and problem solver
- Ability to analyse complex logical problems and business requirements and translate them into effective system requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within and contribute to a high performing team
- Flexible team player able to adapt to changing needs of the business
Other
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pega Systems
- Understanding of a clinical research setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Business Analyst certification (either BCS Professional or IIBA CCBA/CBAP certifications)
Desirable
- Educated to Masters or Degree or equivalent experience showing capability to work at this level
- Agile certification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and training
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Working effectively with a diverse group of internal and external senior business and IT stakeholders along with management of relationships across different levels of seniority
Experience
Essential
- Large portfolio of experience demonstrating successful working at a Senior Business Analyst level supporting the entire projects, programmes and development lifecycle
- Working at both a strategic and low level, assuring the feasibility of proposed solutions along with the ability to take a holistic view
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-stakeholder environments (commercial, public sector or NHS)
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentation, oral, written and communication skills with the ability to gather, understand, interpret and disseminate information across all levels
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Achieving consensus, so that business objectives and requirements are clearly understood and documented by analysing, capturing and identifying stakeholder perspectives
- Planning, arranging and facilitating meetings and workshops with stakeholders throughout the business change and software development lifecycles
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft O365, various Business Analyst, project management, methodologies and tools
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successful working and delivery within an Agile setting
- Experience of mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and apprentices
- Able to embrace, champion and proactively manage and deliver change within complex, constantly changing environments Advising senior stakeholders on business change priorities within the context of the organisational strategy and objectives
- Investigating business problems and opportunities, and specifying required changes to business processes, people skills, information, technology and organisation structures and roles
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Analytical thinker and problem solver
- Ability to analyse complex logical problems and business requirements and translate them into effective system requirements
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within and contribute to a high performing team
- Flexible team player able to adapt to changing needs of the business
Other
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pega Systems
- Understanding of a clinical research setting
