Business Analyst

Railpen; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to join their Change & Transformation team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects while enhancing your analytical skills in a supportive environment. You will engage in process mapping, stakeholder collaboration, and problem-solving, ensuring the effective delivery of key initiatives. With a commitment to integrity and community, this firm values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Join a team that prioritizes continuous improvement and makes a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Eye care vouchers

Flu vaccination

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience with process mapping across complex environments.
• Ability to document 'As Is' and 'To Be' processes for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed analysis across key projects.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Process Mapping

Stakeholder Management

Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

• Colleague referral scheme

Junior Business Analyst

Intro

We have an incredible opportunity for a Junior Business Analyst to join our Change & Transformation team on a fixed term basis for 12 months, based in the Darlington office (hybrid based).

Who we are

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.

Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here

The role
Within this role, you will be a valued member of the Change & Transformation team providing detailed, accurate and timely analysis across key projects and in accordance with the Change and Project Management Framework.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The person

As a Business Analyst, you will bring a strong background in delivering analysis work across the project lifecycle. To be successful in this role you will you have experience with process mapping across complex environments and will have an ability to review and analyse the effectiveness of existing processes and where needed, accurately document the 'As Is' and 'To Be' process to encourage continuous improvement. Knowledge of industry standards for Business and Process Analysis including documentation, project lifecycle, implementation and governance is key.

We are looking for someone who has an ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the business to ensure successful delivery of key projects. You will be able to act as a conduit between developers and end business users and can undertake excellent written communications to end business users. Organisational skills and a proven ability to adapt and re-plan due to competing or changing priorities is key. As a Business Analyst, you will demonstrate a good understanding of problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations and develop practical solutions.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They're what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of 'fair challenge', align to the best interests of our members.

What we can offer you
Rewarding you

• A competitive salary
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Colleague referral scheme

Heath & Wellbeing

• Employee assistance programme
• Health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• Give as you earn scheme
• Paid volunteering days

Next Steps

Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on Tuesday 13th May 2025.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life