Business Analyst

Home Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housing association is looking for a Business Analyst in Newcastle upon Tyne to work on transformative projects. You will engage with stakeholders, refining processes and ensuring effective communication across teams. The role requires proven experience in various methodologies including Agile and Waterfall, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

34 days leave, rising to 39

Health cash plan including dental coverage

Matching pension contribution up to 7%

800+ discounts on shops and services

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst delivering projects using multiple methodologies.
• Flexibility to work with Agile, Waterfall, and WAGILE methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills to deliver impactful solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work on transformative projects aligning with business goals.
• Engage stakeholders to identify challenges and craft measurable solutions.
• Map, analyze, and refine processes for effectiveness.
• Act as a bridge between stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Overview

Are you ready to make a real impact on projects that shape the way we work and deliver for our customers? This is your chance to join our Business Analyst Team and take on initiatives that go far beyond the ordinary. You'll work closely with key stakeholders in the Northeast, building strong relationships and driving meaningful change. As our Business Analyst, you'll embrace a mix of Agile, Waterfall, and WAGILE approaches, ensuring every project delivers real value. You'll be part of diverse, high-profile projects across the organisation, helping us improve processes and outcomes. And the best part? We're invested in your growth, offering plenty of opportunities to shape your career through development and training.

Responsibilities

• Work on transformative projects that align with strategic business goals.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify challenges and craft solutions with measurable results.
• Map, analyse, and refine processes, making them more effective and aligned with objectives.
• Serve as a bridge between stakeholders and project teams, ensuring seamless communication and clarity.

Qualifications

• You're a proven Business Analyst who has experience delivering a range of projects using different methodologies.
• A flexible mindset to adapt between Agile, Waterfall, and WAGILE methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills to tackle diverse challenges and deliver impactful results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate effectively at all levels.

Why join us

This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work!

We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!

The practical bits

• Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We're a flexible organisation we understand last minute events can happen and offer flexibility to support you.
• Hybrid work: spend at least two days per week at our central Newcastle upon Tyne office.

What's in it for you?

• 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"). The option to buy 5 more each year.
• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more.
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary).
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more.
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support.