Business/Benefits Analyst

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Business and Benefits Analyst to join their data and analytics team in Salford. The role involves analyzing processes and supporting large-scale transformation projects to enhance service delivery. Candidates should have a passion for delivering excellent service and experience in managing complex issues. Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to a diverse workplace are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale transformation projects.
• Skilled in analyzing multiple processes and problems.
• Ability to manage complex, sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and gather data to document current processes.
• Run workshops for data collection and recommend improvements.
• Capture and measure business benefits to evidence success.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Job description

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As a people-centred and values-based organisation, Salford Council is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture and a can-do approach, we embrace innovation and encourage high performance. Our values of Pride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility underpin everything we do, and our employees demonstrate these values daily. We take pride in working together as #OneTeam by always supporting one another — that's the spirit of Salford!

As part of our ongoing vision to be a leading digital authority, we are recruiting for two Business and Benefits Analyst roles. These roles will sit within our data and analytics team, working alongside our PMO, and will be key to enabling us to baseline our processes accurately and identify improvements to support service delivery and growth.

We seek individuals passionate about delivering excellent service and interested in digital solutions, supporting large-scale transformation projects.

About you

You will have experience supporting large-scale transformation projects that bring significant improvements and measurable business benefits by identifying, proposing, and initiating business improvements. You should be skilled in analyzing multiple processes and problems, quickly building credibility with leaders and staff at all levels. Outcome-focused, you will manage complex, sensitive issues and understand partnership working.

You embody our values of Pride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility and are tenacious, positive, and resilient.

About the role

You will analyze and gather data to document current processes and issues using relevant technology. You will run workshops for data collection, research findings, and recommend solutions and improvements.

You will be confident in capturing and measuring business benefits to evidence success and will produce documentation to support this.

You will work closely with Senior Responsible Officers, project leads, and officers, providing training and support to teams.

For more information, contact Claire Fewings (Project Delivery Lead) at [emailprotected]

We will not accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this position.

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