Business Analyst

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking a Business Analyst to simplify processes, drive efficiencies and support meaningful change across the organisation. The role is highly visible within the Transformation team, collaborating with colleagues at every level to understand current ways of working and shape future processes.

The role is primarily home-based with travel to the head office in Birmingham and academies as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis, process improvement, transformation or operational change.
• Able to build credibility quickly and translate complex challenges into practical solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with a collaborative, people-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Map, review and analyse business processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design practical, user-focused solutions.
• Support delivery and implementation of change across teams and functions.
• Use data and insights to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Explore opportunities to utilise automation, digital tools and AI to enhance ways of working.

Skills

Business analysis

Process improvement

Transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston, we're committed to creating opportunities for young people by ensuring our schools and central services operate as effectively as possible. As we continue to evolve and improve, we're looking for a Business Analyst to help us simplify processes, drive efficiencies and support meaningful change across the organisation.

This is a highly visible role within our Transformation team, offering the chance to work with colleagues at every level to understand how things work today and shape how they could work tomorrow. You'll combine analysis, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement to identify opportunities for improvement and turn ideas into practical, lasting solutions.

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting to the heart of complex challenges, can build strong relationships quickly and is passionate about making life easier for colleagues through better processes, smarter systems and innovative ways of working. You'll not only design improvements but also play a key role in helping teams adopt and embed change successfully.

This role is a full time, all year-round role, mainly home-based working with travel to our head office in Birmingham and our academies as required. If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Map, review and analyse business processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to design practical, user-focused solutions.
• Support the delivery and implementation of change across teams and functions.
• Use data and insight to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Explore opportunities to utilise automation, digital tools and AI to enhance ways of working.

About you

You’ll be a naturally curious and solution-focused professional with experience in business analysis, process improvement, transformation or operational change.

You’ll be able to build credibility quickly, ask the right questions and translate complex challenges into clear, practical solutions. We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a collaborative, people-focused approach, and who enjoys seeing change through from idea to implementation.

If you're passionate about continuous improvement, confident working independently and motivated by making a tangible impact, you'll thrive in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your work will have a genuine impact, helping us create simpler, more effective ways of working that ultimately support better outcomes for our schools and the young people they serve.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Benefits that care for you

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service)
• Generous pension and life cover
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Costas Kyriacou, Associate Director of Transformation via email: [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 9am on 18 August with interviews taking place shortly after.

Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974