Location : Hybrid - Wallingford, Oxfordshire (3 days in office: Tue/Wed/Thu, 2 days WFH: Mon/Fri)
Start Date : ASAP
About the Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a mission-driven bookselling business that aims to make a difference in both the book industry and the environment. The company sources over 500,000 used books per week, preventing them from going to landfill while promoting the sharing of knowledge and ideas. By offering both pre-loved books and new copies, they ensure customers have a range of buying options, all while supporting sustainability. For every book purchased on their platform, they donate a book to literacy programs, helping empower communities through reading and education.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is someone with the ability to turn stakeholder requirements into a clear product vision. You will need experience working in a similar role, especially in agile environments with both local and remote teams. If you are passionate about books, sustainability, and continuous learning, you’ll thrive in this role. The company values personal growth and expects the successful candidate to dedicate approximately 10% of their time to learning and development.
Role Overview
As the
Business Analyst/Product Owner , you will play a critical role in aligning business goals with technical solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will define, prioritize, and deliver features that support the company’s circular economy mission. You will be responsible for managing the product backlog, ensuring stakeholder requirements are detailed and prioritised effectively. This role involves collaboration across departments to translate business objectives into actionable technical solutions. The position is full-time, with core office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Key Responsibilities Own the product backlog for one or more teams, ensuring alignment with business needs. Translate stakeholder requirements into detailed user stories and product features. Prioritise features and tasks, working within agile methodologies like
Scrum
and
Kanban . Collaborate closely with both technical and non-technical teams to deliver solutions. Work with cross-functional teams to support the company’s sustainability goals and circular economy vision. Serve as the key point of contact between business stakeholders and the technical teams, ensuring clear communication and prioritisation. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance processes and improve product outcomes. Requirements Experience : Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in an agile environment. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Agile Expertise : Strong knowledge of agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. Communication Skills : Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Analytical Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on data-driven decisions. A passion for sustainability and an understanding of circular economy principles. Commitment to continuous learning and personal development. Certified Professional Scrum Master (CPSO) or similar certification. Familiarity with Microservices Architectures. Knowledge of Cloud Computing, particularly AWS. Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work for a company with a meaningful mission Continuous learning and development opportunities If you’re a passionate
Business Analyst/Product Owner
looking to make an impact in a purpose-driven business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
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Business Analyst/Product Owner , you will play a critical role in aligning business goals with technical solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will define, prioritize, and deliver features that support the company’s circular economy mission. You will be responsible for managing the product backlog, ensuring stakeholder requirements are detailed and prioritised effectively. This role involves collaboration across departments to translate business objectives into actionable technical solutions. The position is full-time, with core office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Key Responsibilities Own the product backlog for one or more teams, ensuring alignment with business needs. Translate stakeholder requirements into detailed user stories and product features. Prioritise features and tasks, working within agile methodologies like
Scrum
and
Kanban . Collaborate closely with both technical and non-technical teams to deliver solutions. Work with cross-functional teams to support the company’s sustainability goals and circular economy vision. Serve as the key point of contact between business stakeholders and the technical teams, ensuring clear communication and prioritisation. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance processes and improve product outcomes. Requirements Experience : Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in an agile environment. Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Agile Expertise : Strong knowledge of agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban. Communication Skills : Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Analytical Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on data-driven decisions. A passion for sustainability and an understanding of circular economy principles. Commitment to continuous learning and personal development. Certified Professional Scrum Master (CPSO) or similar certification. Familiarity with Microservices Architectures. Knowledge of Cloud Computing, particularly AWS. Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work for a company with a meaningful mission Continuous learning and development opportunities If you’re a passionate
Business Analyst/Product Owner
looking to make an impact in a purpose-driven business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
