Location
Bristol
Description
Make a Real Impact
Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.
Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.
As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of.
Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.
Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.
What we are looking for from you
We are looking for someone that is flexible and supportive, with great organisational skills and a positive, proactive approach to implementing change. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an experienced team that will provide training and development, enabling you to work towards becoming a successful Business Analyst.
Main Duties:
* Working closely with and providing support to members of the Transformation team on projects.
* Setting up meetings, creating and updating project documentation, drafting reports, carrying out testing of software, systems and processes, capturing and reporting back test results.
* Chairing meetings, capturing decisions and writing up notes.
* Support process mapping workshops, creation and maintenance of task lists, following up on agreed actions.
* Support project testing in readiness for project delivery and provide delivery support as a subject matter expert.
* Understand the benefits of online technology, becoming an expert in creating and developing online data rooms.
Essential skill set requirements:
* An interest in and understanding of technology and how it can be used to improve service delivery
* Good attention to detail, good organisational skills and a desire to develop as a Business Change Analyst
* Previous experience of supporting projects and process mapping is preferable
* Strong desire and ability to learn new ways of working and finding ways to encourage others to adopt new ways of working
* Some knowledge of law firms and the delivery of legal serviceswould be beneficial, but is not essential
* A strong communicator with a logical mind-set and a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to work with people at all levels of the organisation and across all teams
* Happy to work closely with others and on own initiative
* Good IT literacy, good skills in all Microsoft products, knowledge and experience of Visio an advantage
* Some travel may be required (when safe to do so), going to each of the offices as project work demands
Work with approachable people
When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.
Supported to be your best
Hybrid working
We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.
Learning, Development & Progression
We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.
Wellbeing
As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.
Benefits
* A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Generous pension scheme
* Private medical insurance through Vitality
* Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
* Life assurance
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion
Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.
Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing
Acting responsibly, now and for the future
To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.
Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated £100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.
Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.