Job Introduction
We are currently looking to recruit two Business Analysts to join the IT team at Westdown Camp in Wiltshire, there is a degree of Hybrid working available, but we are looking for individuals that can be within a commutable distance of the office.
You will work with business (end user) and technical teams, clarifying and documenting business needs, analysing business problems and identifying opportunities in the context of IT service solutions. You will play a key role in the delivery of IT related projects and business process improvement, acting as the ‘bridge’ between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Main Responsibility
Work closely with business stakeholders. Assess business area and end user needs and current processes, providing advice on how to develop and implement IT service improvements
Analyse, document and prioritise requirements that enable a chosen solution to be specified, developed, evaluated and tested, using IT Project Office approved tools and techniques
Assess and evaluate IT service solutions for specific projects, providing assistance and advice regarding methods, tools, costs and benefits
Play an active role within IT project tea, supporting the Project Manager and working closely with the software development team to ensure requirements are delivered to specification in order to meet business stakeholder expectations
The Ideal Candidate
Must be results-oriented with a proactive, flexible and positive approach to work
Will have excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills with an ability to quickly grasp technical issues
Effective communication both written and oral. Able to bridge the gap between non-technical and technical stakeholders
Demonstrable experience of Business Analysis tools and techniques
Ability to elicit business requirements from stakeholders at all levels and steer/guide/influence as required
Ability to analyse business problems to derive technical requirements that a software development team can work from to build high quality solutions
Experience of managing small to medium sized projects as required
Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective working relationships. Display a willingness to work alone and as part of a team in a fast paced technical environment.
Ability to work across multiple technical projects simultaneously as required, delivering to deadlines
Can respond effectively to conflicting work demands, prioritise accordingly and set realistic expectations for stakeholders
Qualifications and knowledge:
Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Degree)
ISEB Foundation in Business Analysis (or equivalent)
ISEB Certificate in Requirements Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience of working with ITIL Service Management Processes and Lifecycle
Desirable - V3 Foundation Certificate (or later)
Diploma in Business Analysis (Desirable)
Certification in Project Management e.g. Prince 2, PMP (Desirable)
Requirements modelling using UML (or similar)
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
Skills and knowledge in Software Testing
Desirable - (ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing (or equivalent)
Familiarity with MS Project and skills in use of Sparx Enterprise Architect will be advantageous
Package Description
Landmarc will provide you with a competitive salary, in addition to this we also offer the following main benefits, amongst many others:
Pension
Landmarc offers all employees an opportunity to join the company stakeholder pension scheme, where the company will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s salary
Holiday
Employees are entitled to 25 days pro rata during each year of employment plus public holidays. 3 extra discretionary days are normally given in addition to annual leave allowances at Christmas
Annual leave allowance will increase in recognition of your continued service
Holiday purchase – purchase up to 10 more days holiday to use throughout the year
Other benefits
Edenred – Employee Discount scheme
Tusker – Salary sacrifice car scheme
Annual salary review, in consultation with the recognised Trade Unions
Life assurance insured for three times your annual salary, to help the loved ones that are left behind
Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training
Family friendly policy
Sick pay
About the Company
Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.
By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.