time left to apply End Date: January 6, 2025 (7 days left to apply)
job requisition id R6053
At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.
Lead Business Analyst
9 month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid Working ( you will need to live in a commutable distance from GU2 7XJ) Are you an experienced Business Analyst who is able to provide hands-on support and mentoring to advance the skills of other software solution analysts? As one of our Lead Business Analysts, you will be joining a team of Business Analysts working on one of AQA’s Strategic Programmes to review, optimise and embed processes, supported by innovative and intuitive technologies, transforming assessment services into world class products, making a real difference to the lives of students and teachers. Your work will be interesting and exciting. You will be experienced in leading meetings and running workshops to successful conclusions with internal stakeholders, process mapping and managing expectations. What’s in it for me?
Generous annual leave:
25 days per year, with extra days at Christmas and the Bank Holidays on top.
Work life balance:
35 hours per week with at least two days per week onsite attendance in the award winning, newly refurbished office.
Excellent pension:
you can contribute up to 7% and we will put in 11.5%, giving 18.5% towards your pension.
Volunteering days:
up to 5 days per year to be able to volunteer with causes close to your heart.
Wellbeing:
corporate access to the Headspace App, an employer assistance programme and access to network groups including Empowering Women, Ethnic Minority, The AQA disability Community and LGBTQ+ Networks.
What will I need to succeed?
The ability to provide leadership on analysis best practice and delivery. The skills to mentor and coach other team members on business and technical analysis, driving personal and professional development to facilitate cross skilling in the team. The ability to identify ways to continually improve team processes and ways of working and support the Head of Analysis in the creation of a centre of excellence for Analysis in AQA. Evidenced practical Business Analysis experience leading on process optimisation and change management. Experience of problem solving, analytical thinking, workshop facilitation and driving project objectives to successful outcomes. Effective communication and experience of working closely with cross-functional teams and different stakeholders. Up to date knowledge of various techniques to elicit and manage requirements. Skill at developing detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flow diagrams. What Next?
Apply with your CV and cover letter to highlight your suitability for the job; all applications will receive a response. Applications will close on Sunday 5 January 2025 . Interviews will be in the week beginning 13th January 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the advert early, so please apply sooner rather than later. Please note that we work in a hybrid manner (2 days per week office presence minimum), so
you need to live within a commutable distance of GU2 7XJ to be considered for this opportunity. AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. About Us
AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you’ll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.
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9 month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid Working ( you will need to live in a commutable distance from GU2 7XJ) Are you an experienced Business Analyst who is able to provide hands-on support and mentoring to advance the skills of other software solution analysts? As one of our Lead Business Analysts, you will be joining a team of Business Analysts working on one of AQA’s Strategic Programmes to review, optimise and embed processes, supported by innovative and intuitive technologies, transforming assessment services into world class products, making a real difference to the lives of students and teachers. Your work will be interesting and exciting. You will be experienced in leading meetings and running workshops to successful conclusions with internal stakeholders, process mapping and managing expectations. What’s in it for me?
Generous annual leave:
25 days per year, with extra days at Christmas and the Bank Holidays on top.
Work life balance:
35 hours per week with at least two days per week onsite attendance in the award winning, newly refurbished office.
Excellent pension:
you can contribute up to 7% and we will put in 11.5%, giving 18.5% towards your pension.
Volunteering days:
up to 5 days per year to be able to volunteer with causes close to your heart.
Wellbeing:
corporate access to the Headspace App, an employer assistance programme and access to network groups including Empowering Women, Ethnic Minority, The AQA disability Community and LGBTQ+ Networks.
What will I need to succeed?
The ability to provide leadership on analysis best practice and delivery. The skills to mentor and coach other team members on business and technical analysis, driving personal and professional development to facilitate cross skilling in the team. The ability to identify ways to continually improve team processes and ways of working and support the Head of Analysis in the creation of a centre of excellence for Analysis in AQA. Evidenced practical Business Analysis experience leading on process optimisation and change management. Experience of problem solving, analytical thinking, workshop facilitation and driving project objectives to successful outcomes. Effective communication and experience of working closely with cross-functional teams and different stakeholders. Up to date knowledge of various techniques to elicit and manage requirements. Skill at developing detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flow diagrams. What Next?
Apply with your CV and cover letter to highlight your suitability for the job; all applications will receive a response. Applications will close on Sunday 5 January 2025 . Interviews will be in the week beginning 13th January 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the advert early, so please apply sooner rather than later. Please note that we work in a hybrid manner (2 days per week office presence minimum), so
you need to live within a commutable distance of GU2 7XJ to be considered for this opportunity. AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. About Us
AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you’ll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.
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