Business Analyst

Guardian News and Media Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media organisation in the UK is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing Technology & Data team. You will analyze complex business problems, document processes, and liaise between stakeholders and technical teams to deliver solutions. This role requires experience in a technology environment and proficiency in business analysis methodologies. Offering generous benefits including private healthcare and 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life cover and income protection

Free yoga and pilates classes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst in a Technology environment.
• Proficiency in business modeling techniques and tools.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate existing business processes for improvement.
• Elicit and document complex business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business solutions meet needs.
• Support project managers in planning and execution.
• Contribute to business analysis methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Business process modeling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Business analysis certification (e.g., IIBA CBAP, PMI-PBA)

Tools

BPMN

UML

Job description

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our growing Group Technology & Data team during an exciting period of tech transformation. The Business Analyst will analyse complex business problems and drive the implementation of effective solutions. You'll act as a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, playing a crucial role in ensuring that our projects deliver maximum value and align with our strategic objectives. The Business Analyst role is ideally suited to someone highly analytical who loves digging into the details and getting to the heart of a problem, working towards outcomes that add tangible value to the business.

About the Role

• Analyse and evaluate existing business processes to identify areas for improvement, developing process models, workflows and diagrams to document 'as is' and 'to be' processes.
• Elicit, analyse, and document and agree complex business requirements using a variety of techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys), managing and prioritising requirements and project scope throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions designed meet business needs and requirements, ensuring all parties have a clear understanding of project goals, requirements and progress.
• Provide support to project managers in planning, executing and monitoring projects by ensuring that all business analyst activities are agreed with business stakeholders and the project manager, are captured in the project plan with any dependencies highlighted and are tracked to ensure timely completion.
• Support the implementation of solutions, including user training, documentation, and business change management activities.
• Contribute to the development of business analysis methodologies, tools, and templates, providing support and guidance to internal teams on Business Analysis best practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on complex projects gained within a Technology environment.
• Proficiency in business process modeling techniques and tools (e.g., BPMN, UML).
• You will have a business analysis certification (e.g., IIBA CBAP, PMI-PBA) plus experience with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in the Media industry or a passion for news and journalism.

Benefits

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing: We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

About the Guardian

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.