Business Analyst - Environment and Business (E&B) - 30748
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Job Description
The Environment Agency is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the environment, creating a better place for people and nature. Tackling the climate emergency is at the heart of all we do.
We are seeking a passionate individual who wants to help improve our operations to deliver even more for the environment. As a Business Analyst, you will understand and analyse user and business needs, helping to ensure outcomes are aligned with service vision and business strategy by contributing to the link between current and future business models and delivering to the business architecture. You will challenge constructively and act as a critical friend to achieve solutions that are fit for purpose. You shall collaborate and lead effective communication with all stakeholders to support design, build, and delivery to meet user needs, working alongside project teams, technical teams, and stakeholders at all levels.
The team
The Business Analysis Service works primarily in the Chief Regulator Group, leading and supporting a wide variety of business-critical change and improvement initiatives. Our mission is that through insightful analysis, we empower colleagues to maximise opportunities, resources, and make informed decisions, ensuring every step helps to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development.
We’re a national team supporting flexible working to promote a positive work-life balance and reduce our carbon footprint.
Experience/skills Required
We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about the environment and responding to the climate emergency. You should be able to demonstrate:
* Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyse complex data and processes to identify issues and opportunities for making informed business decisions.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
* Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing relationships with projects, team members, and senior management to ensure successful project delivery and collaboration.
* Project Delivery: Experience delivering within a structured framework, helping manage and complete projects successfully and timely.
* Requirements Gathering: Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements ensuring that project objectives are clearly defined and met.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications:
* Experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
* Relevant business analysis qualifications.
* Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodology.
* Experience working with internal and external users and stakeholders.
* Familiarity with the Project Delivery Capability Framework.
Contact and additional information
There are 3 roles available: 2 permanent roles and 1 fixed-term contract (until 30th April 2027).
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given.
The role is based at an EA Office location, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for more details. For queries, contact trevor.bragg@environment-agency.gov.uk or andrew.harley@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed via competency questions. If you consent to being on a reserve list, your details will be held for 6 months for potential alternative roles.
Competencies
1. Focuses on Customers and Partners: Provide an example of proactively addressing stakeholder needs with a rapid, effective response.
2. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Share an example of identifying and delivering a solution through effective analysis and timely decisions.
3. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation, and Quality: Describe a time when you implemented a process or method that significantly improved efficiency or quality and its impact.
4. Influences and Persuades Others: Provide an example of influencing others to deliver a successful outcome and ensuring buy-in.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service, so appointment does not confer Civil Service or Crown Servant status. For local government employees, check your eligibility for continuous service.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. We guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.
The Agency uses government frameworks for recruitment and does not engage directly through post, email, or calls. For becoming a support supplier, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier.
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