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Business Analyst

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/07/2024
Advert End Date:
04/08/2024 23:00
Salary:
£42,403 - £45,441
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Other
Vacancy ID:
267840
Closing date:
4 Aug
Further Information

Join our team
 
  • Are you an experienced Business Analyst interested in digital improvement and implementation?
  • Do your interpersonal and communication skills mean you can effectively understand, define and document business problems and user needs?
  • Do you have the right skills and knowledge to effectively collaborate between product/delivery teams and wider stakeholders?
  • Are you confident in using a wide range of analysis techniques and working towards various project methodologies (including Agile/Waterfall)? 
Come and join NEPO as our Business Analyst!
 
 
What you will be doing
 
This is an exciting new role within NEPO where you’ll be working as part of our Systems Team on a full-time, fixed-term basis (23 months).
 
Your primary focus will be Open, our new e-procurement platform, whilst also providing some support to other business areas within NEPO. Open is a first of its kind e-procurement platform, developed and built by NEPO, for use by the UK public sector. Already adopted by NEPO and Sunderland City Council, Open will be implemented by all North East local authorities from Autumn 2024. You can read more about Open at www.nepo.org/open
 
You’ll be working closely with Version 1, our managed service provider, as well as liaising with stakeholders from North East local authorities and other end user representatives.
 
Working on a hybrid basis from NEPO’s HQ at the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead, your role will entail:
 
  • Identifying and preparing for the relevant accreditations for Open commercialisation.
  • Evaluating current business processes and workflows ("As-Is").
  • Mapping areas for improvement ("To-Be").
  • Developing solutions to address issues and enhance performance.
  • Facilitating communication between technical and non-technical teams.
  • Conducting cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments for prioritisation.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
  • Developing user stories, use cases, and other documentation for technical teams.
  • Conducting testing and quality assurance activities. 
Please refer to the Job Profile in the Supporting Documents section of this page for a full description of the role.
 
 
Essential Key Skills & Qualifications
 
Qualifications
  • Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. 
Experience/Knowledge
  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on systems improvement and implementation.
  • Proven experience of working to Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
  • Proven experience of working with IT and technical teams.
  • Proven experience of working with applicable software systems such as ServiceNow, JIRA and/or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results and management multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Experience with change management initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and business process mapping software such as Lucidchart and/or Visio. 
Take a look at the Job Profile in the Supporting Documents section of this page for a full description of the role. The Job Profile also outlines the skills, experience and qualities we are looking for.
 
About NEPO
 
NEPO undertakes high-value procurement in major strategic areas of spend in partnership with North East local authorities and a range of nationwide Associate Members.
 
We are focussed on delivering positive outcomes for our Member Authorities, regional supply base and over 900 Associate Members from the wider public sector. In addition to delivering a collaborative procurement work programme of £850M, NEPO is responsible for the Open e-procurement platform, and the NEPO Supplier Partnership Programme of support for suppliers.
 
We are a forward-thinking organisation that supports personal and professional development and provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively across the North East public sector.
 
NEPO employees benefit from:
 
  • Flexible working
  • Access to technology that enables agile working
  • Continuing professional development, including training opportunities
  • Annual leave ranging from 28 to 32 days (depending on length of service), plus public holidays
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Hybrid working model with an HQ in Gateshead’s Baltic Quarter 

Important dates
 
The deadline for applications is Sunday 4 August 2024 at 23.00.
 
Interviews will be held on Monday 12 August 2024.
 
 
How to apply
 
Applications will only be accepted via the North East Jobs website.
 
Please ensure that your Supporting Statement demonstrates why you are suitable for the role, with clear reference to the criteria listed in the Job Profile.
 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Emery via joanne.emery@nepo.org or telephone 07748 617864.
 
For further information about NEPO, please visit our website at www.nepo.org or check out our LinkedIn page.
 
No recruitment agencies please.
 
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