Graduate Business Analyst

Reply; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Graduate Business Analyst to help organizations maximize their use of Microsoft 365. This exciting role involves collaborating with enterprise clients to design effective solutions, support digital change initiatives, and create engaging communications that facilitate user adoption of new tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in technology and possess excellent communication skills. Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing workplace productivity and making a real impact through technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates looking to kickstart their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in technology to improve workplace efficiency.
• Clear and confident communication skills in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather business requirements.
• Support rollout of Microsoft 365 tools and design tailored solutions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Interest in Technology

Education

2:1 Degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Communications, Marketing or Creative Subject

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Viva

Copilot

Job description

About WM Reply:

WM Reply is the Reply Group company specialising in improving employees day-to-day lives through modern workplace solutions and connecting consumers to products and experiences they love online. We support our clients from beginning to end; designing and building their solution and easing adoption. Making sure our clients are not just enjoying the benefits of the cloud but exploiting them as well. We are recognised as leaders within Sitecore, Dynamics 365, Office 365 and the products within such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Yammer and Microsoft Teams. A Microsoft Gold Partner five times over! We have a colourful team who are famous for their imagination, delivery, passion for technology and moSprist importantly, their pride in delivery. www.wm.reply.com

Role overview:

As a Graduate Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in helping organisations get the most from Microsoft 365. You’ll work with enterprise clients to design smart solutions, support digital change initiatives, and create engaging communications that help employees adopt new tools with confidence. This will be a Manchester-based graduate role starting in September 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their goals and gather business requirements
• Support the rollout of Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, SharePoint, Viva, and Copilot
• Help design and deliver tailored solutions that enhance collaboration and productivity
• Create engaging communication campaigns and training materials to support user adoption
• Apply change management approaches (e.g. ADKAR) to guide people through transitions
• Stay on top of the latest Microsoft 365 features, tools, and trends
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and consultants

About the candidate:

• A 2:1 degree – this could be in business, IT, computer science, communications, marketing or a creative subject
• A strong interest in technology and how it can improve the way people work
• Clear and confident communication skills – written, visual, and verbal
• A creative thinker who enjoys solving problems and thinking from the user’s perspective
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Any experience in tech, consultancy, change, communications or design is a bonus

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.