Are you an analytical thinker and problem solver?
Do you have proven experience working on large technology implementation programmes and/or projects?
Do you want to use your skills to help British Heart Foundation (BHF) fund even more scientific breakthroughs to help us save and improve the lives of families and loved ones?
If so, you could be the Business Analyst we are looking for!
About the role
As one of our team of Business Analysts, you’ll support the work in our Technology Finance portfolio and will lead, coordinate, and deliver analysis activities across a variety of business transformation programmes, projects, and digital technology products.
Working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of the programme, the processes, and the change management to leverage new capabilities.
Through effective data and information gathering, as well as effective facilitation, you'll identify business challenges and work with technical teams to create effective solutions, considering process alignment and documentation throughout.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do.
About you
With previous experience of working within a Business Analyst role, you’ll have previous experience of working within large organisations, able to implement change, and working with PRINCE2 and Agile SCRUM methodologies.
To be successful in this role you’ll also have the following experience and attributes:
• Proven track record of building positive relationships and working with business stakeholders, colleagues, support teams and suppliers
• Experience of planning and designing analysis workstreams across project and product initiatives
• Experience of developing business cases for strategic change initiatives
• Experience of reviewing current business processes and working with stakeholders to define effective improvements
• Experience of eliciting business requirements using a variety of tools, to support design definition
• Experience of solution evaluation and performance analysis for continuous improvement
• Experience of systems and data analysis
An effective team player, able to support colleagues, suppliers and partners to deliver successful business change, you’ll be a strong problem solver, able to take a methodical and analytical approach.
With excellent communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly, you’ll be comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders and focusing on generating the most value for the BHF.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview; successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams, with final stage interview held at our London offices.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.