Business Analyst

MWH Treatment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water sector provider in Greater Manchester is looking for a Business Analyst to join their Technology and Systems Team. This role involves analyzing business needs, improving processes, and supporting effective system solutions. The ideal candidate has experience in business analysis, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Hybrid working is available, alongside competitive benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis roles.
• Ability to map and document business processes.
• Interest in continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document business requirements.
• Map and improve business processes.
• Support technical teams to ensure alignment.
• Facilitate workshops and feedback sessions.
• Maintain documentation of requirements and workflows.
• Support user acceptance testing.
• Provide user training during system rollouts.

Skills

Business analysis

Process mapping

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

About The Role

MWH Treatment are looking to strengthen our Technology and Systems Team with a Business Analyst based at Hattersley with hybrid working available. At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and your role will cover analysing business needs, optimising processes, and supporting the delivery of effective system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with stakeholders to identify and document business requirements.
• Mapping and improving business processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Supporting technical teams to ensure solutions align with business needs.
• Facilitating workshops and feedback sessions.
• Maintaining clear documentation of requirements and workflows.
• Supporting user acceptance testing and change management.
• Providing guidance and training to users during system rollouts and upgrades.

About You

Essential:

• Experience in business analysis roles
• Ability to map and document business processes
• Interest in continuous improvement
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What we're looking for:

We understand you may not have years of experience in every area, and we're more interested in your potential, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team. If you have strong communication skills, an analytical mindset, and a desire to develop your career in business analysis, we'd love to hear from you. Competence with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and a flexible, proactive approach will help you succeed in this role. A willingness to travel to MWH offices and partner sites across the UK is required.

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference. Our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc