Business Analyst- West Yorkshire Combined Authority

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

West Yorkshire Combined Authority are seeking to appoint a Business Analyst to join our ICT Services section.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Combined Authority, following the announcement that a £1.8bn devolution deal has been secured for West Yorkshire. Devolution will enable us to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and help deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038.

The Role:

Reporting to the ICT Programme Manager, you will provide expertise for the organisations’ requirements for critical business projects. This role is important for the delivery of future ICT projects and business changes.

Technology within the Combined Authority has never been more business critical and following a successful digital transformation programme, the organisation’s approach to ICT is now more modern, dynamic and forward thinking. We have plans to continue this exciting change so that we become a truly Digital First organisation by the use of flexible, innovative solutions which will benefit our partners and staff.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead responsibility for business analysis and process improvement, including the design and use of new systems.
• Create and develop functional and configuration specifications for new systems and processes.

Please review the Role Profile provided for more information about the responsibilities.

About You:

We’re looking for someone with experience and understanding of ICT software and hardware, experience which allows them to lead and direct workstreams requiring business analysis skills. Importantly, your skills and knowledge will allow you to step in and undertake activities which will steer and direct any future solutions.  Your analysis methodologies will be a key part of your success in this role.

Ability to work independently, proactively and in a team setting while ensuring stakeholders are kept informed.

Organised, independent, and self-motivated with a team player attitude.

Significant proven experience in Business Analysis gained through professional development activities undertaken in a range of multidisciplinary fields.

Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive.

Experience of project management principles and methodologies (such as PRINCE2/AGILE).

Providing a first-class customer service is key and here you’ll lead by example.  Importantly, your gravitas and people skills will allow you to communicate technology matters to a wide range of stakeholders in a tailored way that brings others on side.

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

• Hold a degree in an ICT related discipline or relevant demonstrable practical experience.
• Comprehensive experience of business analysis.
• Business Analysis training courses

Our Offer:

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme
• Fully funded travel in West Yorkshire on bus and rail with the MCard
• Flexible working practises with Health and Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

During the next few months, the structure and roles of ICT Services will be reviewed and updated. If you would like to discuss the background to the role, the team and plans for the future please e-mail bill.cookson@westyorks-ca.gov.uk or call 0113 3481649.

Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.

The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please upload your CV to our online application form telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please visit https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/a-career-with-us/ for more information and details of how to apply. Please apply by 11:55pm on 15th August 2021. With interviews expected W/C 23rd August 2021.

Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.

The Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve.  We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements.

Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone or video interview.

Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.