Business Analyst

Leisure (Operations); Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched contributions

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Private GP

Rewards platform

Gym membership

Training & career progression

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a proactive Business Analyst to deliver BA outputs across multiple projects, including requirements documentation, process maps and gap analyses. You will translate business needs, lead workshops, and ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

The role supports two repairs operations projects aimed at improving customer satisfaction and reducing complaints. You will also analyse data to support decisions, identify improvements, and drive continuous improvement with a

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing BA deliverables such as requirements documentation, user stories, process maps and gap analysis.
• Evidence of leading requirements gathering or process mapping workshops and delivering outputs to agreed deadlines.
• Experience analysing business or operational data to support decision-making and identify improvements.
• Demonstrable experience implementing business process improvements and reducing complexity.
• Practical experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and collaboration platforms with exposure to Jira or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BA outputs across a range of projects, including requirements docs and process maps.
• Translate business needs into practical solutions, lead workshops and manage timely outputs.
• Support two repairs operations projects focused on customer satisfaction and reducing complaints.
• Carry out data analysis to support decision-making and identify improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement with a strong customer focus across teams.

Skills

BA deliverables

Lead workshops

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Microsoft Teams

Jira or Azure DevOps

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Microsoft Teams

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

More about your role

You will take ownership of delivering business analysis outputs across a range of projects, including requirements documentation, process mapping (as-is and to-be), gap analysis and test scenarios. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to translate business needs into practical solutions, leading workshops and ensuring outputs are delivered to agreed timescales and standards. This role is to support and deliver two key repairs operations projects that is focussing on improving customer Satisfaction and reducing customer complaints.

You will also carry out data analysis to support decision-making, identify improvement opportunities and validate requirements. Working collaboratively across teams, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, innovation and a strong customer focus, ensuring services are efficient, effective and deliver value.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience producing business analysis deliverables such as requirements documentation, user stories, process maps and gap analysis
• Evidence of leading requirements gathering or process mapping workshops and delivering outputs to agreed deadlines
• Experience of analysing business or operational data to support decision-making and identify improvements
• Demonstrable experience of implementing business process improvements and reducing complexity
• Practical experience using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and collaboration platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams), with exposure to Jira or Azure DevOps

More about you

You are a proactive and analytical problem-solver who can break down complex challenges and turn them into clear, workable solutions. You build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and are confident working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.

You take ownership of your work, stay focused on delivering outcomes and are motivated by driving continuous improvement. You are naturally curious, resilient under pressure and focused on delivering a high-quality customer experience.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary with regular annual review
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
• Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
• Private GP and health support services available
• Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
• Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to professional qualifications and career progression
• Internal development programmes and learning support
• Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms