Business Analyst

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Aerospace and Defence sector is seeking a driven Business Analyst for a 12-month contract in Yeovil. This role involves managing process changes, ensuring compliance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to develop robust relationships across various authority levels. Join a dedicated and innovative team that is committed to excellence in the defence and security sector, and make a significant impact through your expertise and leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of processes and procedures with attention to detail.
• Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement Programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage process changes and ensure compliance.
• Develop effective Business Procedures across UK Programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive best practice business processes.

Skills

Business Analyst

Project Manager

Data Analyst

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a 12-month contract at their site in Yeovil.

Key skills required for this role

Business Analyst, Project Manager, Data Analyst

Important

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks
• 12-month initial contract
• Fully onsite in Yeovil

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and influence through quality reviews
• Manage process changes raised internally and externally, ensuring compliance and effecting change
• Provide appropriate communication to the department
• Manage the delivery of the continuous improvement plan, capturing lessons learnt to inform changes
• Prepare, control, and issue processes
• Provide visibility of trends related to activities
• Act as the point of contact for audits and support their closure of non-conformances
• Collaborate with colleagues to influence other business areas
• Manage internal authorisations and documentation, providing guidance to the wider department

Business Improvement:

• Develop effective Business Procedures across UK Programmes, aligning with the overall Programmes Operating model
• Implement and manage a plan to achieve formal Project Management Accreditation (P3M3 or similar)
• Engage with and manage interfaces with accreditation companies
• Develop strategy and plans to improve accreditation in Programme Management
• Manage and develop the departmental administration team and resources
• Identify, plan, and implement improvement initiatives through workshops and business improvement tools
• Collaborate with SMEs and project delivery teams to drive and embed best practice business processes
• Capture, act upon, and report Customer Feedback and lessons learnt
• Support Programme Assurance and Development Program Executives in phase gate reviews
• Develop cross-functional relationships to address and improve adherence issues within programmes
• Provide training to ensure processes are adopted and a continuous improvement culture is embedded
• Work with the risk team to identify and mitigate common process issues
• Effectively manage Improvement Project tasks and their dependencies within the overall Programme or Project

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of processes and procedures, with attention to detail
• Understanding of international quality standards and contract review
• Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement Programmes
• Ability to lead improvement sessions with stakeholders across varying authority levels
• Capability to develop robust relationships within the business and with external customers
• Strong analytical and project management skills, interpreting business needs into operational requirements
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Good team management skills, including recruitment, motivation, and development
• Logical problem-solving abilities using root cause analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of writing and sharing procedures
• Understanding of the overall business aim of programmes and projects

If you are a knowledgeable and driven Business Analyst with a passion for the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and innovative team in Yeovil.