Business Analyst Apprentice - Leeds

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job description

Summary
As a Business Analyst Apprentice, you'll support CI project delivery, working with managers and stakeholders to learn about business processes, data analysis, and optimisation. This role offers hands-on experience and professional growth for a future in Business Analysis, Project Management, or CI.

Wage
£22,000 a year

Training course
Business analyst (level 4)

Hours
Monday - Friday
40 hours a week

Start date
Friday 2 May 2025

Duration
1 year 6 months

Positions available
1

What you'll do at work

1. Business Analysis:
   Support in gathering, documenting, and analysing business requirements from stakeholders.
2. Assist in the creation of functional specifications and process maps.
3. Analyse business processes and provide insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Conduct research and prepare reports on market trends, competitor analysis, and industry best practices.
5. Participate in stakeholder meetings, taking notes and following up on action items.
6. Help with data collection and data analysis to support decision-making processes.
7. Support the Business Analyst team in preparing presentations and reports for senior management.
8. Assist in the testing of new software or systems to ensure they meet business requirements.
9. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
10. Participate in training and development programs to enhance knowledge and skills.

1. Project Support:
   Assist in the planning, tracking, and monitoring of project activities.
2. Update and maintain project documentation, schedules, and reports.

1. Governance and Reporting:
   Ensure project compliance with governance frameworks and company policies.
2. Prepare status reports, dashboards, and other project-related documentation.
3. Assist in the analysis of project performance data to identify trends and recommend actions.

1. Stakeholder Engagement:
   Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
2. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
3. Schedule and coordinate meetings, capturing minutes and action points.

1. Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
   Support the identification and execution of process improvement projects as per CI methodologies.
2. Assist in analysing existing processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
3. Participate in workshops or brainstorming sessions aimed at driving operational excellence.

1. Tools and Systems:
   Use Business Analysis, Continuous Improvement and Project Management tools and software to manage workflows and data.
2. Support the maintenance and improvement of wider Business Improvement unit templates and processes.

1. Learning and Development:
   Participate in training sessions and complete coursework related to the apprenticeship program.
2. Develop knowledge of Business Analysis, Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or PRINCE2 and continuous Improvement standards such as Lean Six Sigma.

Where you'll work
40 Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3DL

College or training organisation
METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Your training course
Business analyst (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:

• Maths (grade 4-9)
• English (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working

About this company
Global Banking School (GBS) is a dynamic and fast growing Higher Education provider with campuses across the UK. We are a vibrant and diverse family of committed staff bringing life-changing learning to a wider range of communities.

After this apprenticeship
Excellent progression available within the company. The successful applicant will undertake more responsibilities as the apprenticeship develops with a strong view to securing permanent employment on completion.

Contact for this apprenticeship
METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315527.

Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Thursday 1 May 2025)

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