Business Analyst

Northyorks; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a Business Analyst to join the Transformation service to identify, develop and deliver positive change across council services. The role is hybrid, with home working and a minimum of 2 days per week in an office base at one of the transformation hubs (Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough, Selby).

Some in-person meetings in Northallerton and stakeholder visits county-wide are expected.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of stakeholders across the Council to identify opportunities for change.
• Develop and present cases for change to senior management and Council partners.
• Manage and undertake a range of analysis activities to further define opportunities, benefits and action plans.
• Understand and represent the customer interests, requirements and perspectives throughout analysis work and project lifecycles.
• Review the impact and success of initiatives, to assess and quantify to what extent benefits have been realised.
• Be part of a supportive and dedicated Business Analysis team who are committed to delivering positive change.

Job description

At North Yorkshire Council we are looking to recruit a Business Analyst to join our Transformation service, to help identify, develop, and deliver positive change across all council services.

Our Business Analysts work with a wide range of stakeholders to analyse problems, identify opportunities and deliver practical solutions. They solve problems, identify improvements and are passionate about making public services more effective and efficient.

If you enjoy analysing problems and want to see your work have a positive impact and bring improvements to public services in North Yorkshire - this could be the role for you!

The role is hybrid working with a combination of home working together with a minimum 2 days per week in an office base at one of our local transformation hubs of Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough and Selby. The role requires some in-person meetings in Northallerton, and depending on the current work being undertaken, face to face visits to stakeholders across the county.

Within this role you will:

• Work with a wide range of stakeholders across the Council to identify opportunities for change.
• Develop and present cases for change to senior management and Council partners.
• Manage and undertake a range of analysis activities to further define opportunities, benefits and action plans.
• Understand and represent the customer interests, requirements and perspectives throughout analysis work and project lifecycles.
• Review the impact and success of initiatives, to assess and quantify to what extent benefits have been realised.
• Be part of a supportive and dedicated Business Analysis team who are committed to delivering positive change.

Within the Transformation directorate we place people at the heart of what we do, and Business Analysts are a valuable component of this service to help make sure the change initiatives and opportunities progressed are right for North Yorkshire Council and North Yorkshire citizens.

In your application, we would love to hear about:

• How you meet the criteria laid out in the job description, specifically
• How you have used strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders
• Examples of where you have used analysis methodologies to build a case for change and where you have presented this to key stakeholders
• Why you would like to work for the council as a business analyst

North Yorkshire Council is committed to delivering excellent services and achieving value for money for our residents. Our Business Analysis team plays a critical role in helping services succeed, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

If you are passionate about analysis, enjoy problem solving, and want to develop your career within a local government transformation function, we'd love to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of service areas.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Access to a comprehensive range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.

Apply today and help shape the future of North Yorkshire Council.

For further information about this vacancy or to arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Emma Swash via email: [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing Date:Sunday 15 th November

Interviews: In person in County Hall Northallerton, w/c 23 rd November

This role is being advertised across multiple locations, you only need to apply once for the location which is most convenient for you as your base office.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.