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Business Analyst

Meridian Business Support
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Programme Business Analyst position is located in Manchester and offers a temporary contract with a day rate of £168.00.
  • The role requires candidates to have a degree or equivalent experience, along with certifications in process mapping and improvement frameworks such as Lean or Lean Six Sigma.
  • Successful applicants should have demonstrated experience in business analyst roles focused on process redesign and collaboration across teams.
  • The position involves responsibilities such as process mapping, conducting time and motion studies, and developing performance metrics.
  • The contract starts on 3rd February 2025 and lasts for 2 months, with applications closing on 24th January 2025.
Job Title: Programme Business AnalystLocation: Manchester – HybridDay Rate : £168.00Contract Type: TemporaryStart Date: 3rd February 2025Duration: 2 MonthsClosing Date: 24th January 2025Interview Date: 30th January 2025About the RoleMeridian Business Support is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Programme Business Analyst to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving process improvement and operational excellence as part of our Improving Timeliness Programme. You will act as a change facilitator, working closely with diverse teams to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure sustainable improvements across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesAs the Programme Business Analyst, you will:
  • Collaborate with operational teams to identify opportunities for standardisation and process alignment.
  • Undertake process mapping to create detailed and accurate process models.
  • Apply improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to design and propose enhanced processes.
  • Conduct time and motion studies to establish baseline costs and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and monitor programme performance metrics and data collection plans.
  • Support workshops and discussions with internal and external stakeholders to promote continuous quality improvement.
  • Provide technical input and analytical insights to support business process optimisation.
  • Assist in creating business cases, benefit analyses, and reports to inform decision-making.
  • Maintain project management and programme documentation, ensuring accurate records of progress and outcomes.
  • Lead the facilitation of workshops, benchmarking activities, and user acceptance testing.
Essential CriteriaQualifications
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Certification in process mapping and improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Lean Six Sigma).
Knowledge & Skills
  • Proficient in quality improvement methodologies and process optimisation tools.
  • Skilled in creating and presenting complex reports and analyses.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.).
Experience
  • Demonstrated success in business analyst roles focused on process redesign.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve common goals.
Personal Attributes
  • A creative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-directed and proactive, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable Criteria
  • PRINCE2 or ITIL Practitioner certification.
  • Experience in health or social care environments.
  • Knowledge of business planning and change management processes.
How to ApplyIf you are passionate, driven, and  ready to take on this exciting role, we would love to hear from you, please contact Nikki Stephenson on or email Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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