Business Analyst

Places for People; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension 7%

Bonus 2%

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Wellbeing support

Private GP

Career progression

Training & development

Staff discounts

Gym access

Job summary

Places for People in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Business Analyst to own a range of BA outputs across projects, including requirements documentation, process mapping, gap analysis and test scenarios. You will translate business needs into practical solutions, leading workshops and delivering outputs to agreed timescales and standards.

You will also carry out data analysis to support decision-making, identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement with a strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering BA artifacts: requirements docs, user stories, process maps.
• Led requirements gathering workshops and met deadlines.
• Experience analyzing data to support decisions.
• Implemented business process improvements and reduced complexity.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and collaboration tools (Teams), Jira or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BA outputs across projects, including requirements docs, process maps, gap analysis, test scenarios.
• Translate business needs into practical solutions with stakeholders.
• Lead workshops and ensure outputs meet timescales and standards.
• Perform data analysis to support decision-making and identify improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure customer focus.

Skills

Requirements docs

User stories

Process mapping

Gap analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Workshop facilitation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Teams

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, 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