Business analyst

The central projects and change team are looking for a Business Analyst to join their team. This role plays a key part in continuing to establish credible relationships for the team across other areas of the business and will run requirements gathering and people engagement activities on high-profile programmes. The role will gather and understand business requirements and ideas; consistently translate ideas and requirements into clearly articulated (and standard) definitions / mandates for projects; and ensure that approved projects remain on track to meet our requirements, align with strategy and realise the expected value. Strong business analysis skills (e.g. the ability to map and capture / define processes) are therefore essential. The role will help to manage the intake process for new operational change (be it projects or other initiatives), ensuring that it is effective and fully embedded in the business. Essential Skills Experience Proven experience in a comparable role in a professional environment. Professionally recognised qualifications in relation to business analysis or project management (e.g. ISEB, PRINCE2) Excellent knowledge of business analysis tools and techniques, including document analysis, process mapping, structured questioning, gap analysis and mind mapping, are essential. Excellent engagement skills, including interviewing, facilitating, mediating and presenting, are essential. Experience of building business cases, including identifying and categorising costs and benefits and identifying and shortlisting options for business change, is essential. Excellent stakeholder management and analysis skills are essential. Solid, practical understanding of project management techniques, methods and tools. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio is essential. Experience of using requirements management tools and systems is beneficial. Experience of legal processes and systems in a similar environment is desirable