Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Location: Near Fareham, Hampshire

Salary: £38,754 - £40,893 per annum

The organisation supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.

They are growing, now employing more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in their field.

All staff are employees of the organisation and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.

Their culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. They invest in their people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.

They are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.

The Role

Join the Criminal Records Office as a Business Analyst in their innovative Continuous Improvement Team, where you'll play a key role in supporting digital and process optimisation initiatives.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to gather and analyse business requirements, uncovering inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

As part of a collaborative team, you'll contribute to creating comprehensive analysis deliverables that translate complex findings into actionable recommendations and facilitate positive change.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact on their organisation's efficiency, and grow within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for continuous improvement, this is the perfect career move for you.

Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy. The successful applicant must work a minimum of 21 hours, across 3 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to QCF level 4 OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
• Hold a professional practitioner level qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) level 4, International Diploma in Business Analysis).

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in Business Analysis or similar environment
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder engagement experience, with proven ability to build relationships, manage expectations, and facilitate requirements gathering across various levels of the organisation
• Experience working on digital transformation projects
• Proficiency digital workflow optimisation tools for data analysis, presenting complex findings, and supporting detailed process mapping
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in conveying technical and non-technical information clearly to diverse audiences

Desirable:

• Familiarity with data analysis or business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau or SQL)
• Experience of working with SaaS solutions

Benefits

• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network

To Apply

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