Job summary
The business data analyst is part of a highly successful team working within the HRA digital directorate, responsible for developing, delivering, and supporting complex solutions within the HRA's portfolio of national information systems for health research. This includes the Research Systems programme, 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 (IRAS and HARP).
As a business data analyst, you will use thedata analysis processto understand, interpret, and predict patterns in business, and then use those data-driven insights to enhance the business requirements and practices.
Main duties of the job
make sure that 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
make sure that 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.
Please note, if applying to our Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the roleas home based
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 closureof 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. 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 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 closureof 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. 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 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 and Expertise
Desirable
- Understanding of data analytics software such as Power BI
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
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
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
- 70.Proven experience in business analysis, synthesis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Analytical and 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
Desirable
- 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
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
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Desirable
- Understanding of data analytics software such as Power BI
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
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
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
- 70.Proven experience in business analysis, synthesis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Analytical and 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
Desirable
- 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
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
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
