Business Analyst
12 month Fixed Term Contract
Guildford: £45,300 - £51,000
Smart Hybrid Working
Are you passionate about driving digital transformation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas shape the future? Join us at AQA where you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing our software solutions and delivery models.
Be a Change Maker: Lead the transition to cutting-edge cloud-based technologies and agile delivery models. Your work will directly impact our business's evolution.
Grow Your Expertise: Share your knowledge with our team through demos, meetings, and more. We value continuous learning and provide you with the platform to keep growing.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with business stakeholders, developers, testers, and architects to translate business needs into innovative software solutions.
What's in it for me?
Generous Leave: For this 12 month fixed term contract you will have 25 days leave allocation plus additional Christmas and New Year's leave.
Wellbeing Support: Newly refurbished office environment with free parking and amazing views over Guildford and beyond, good transport links, complimentary tea and coffee, subsidised eateries, and a variety of staff networks and mental health resources.
Pension: Benefit from up to 11.5% employer pension contributions.
Flexible Work: Enjoy a balanced 35-hour work week with flexible hours. Office attendance is approximately two days a week with a variety of individual and collaborative workspaces
Supportive Culture: A dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued and your success is our priority.
Innovative Projects: Work on transformative projects that are reshaping the future of examinations
Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities through industry events, reading, and knowledge-sharing within the team.
What You'll Do:
Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements that drive our software development process.
Support the creation of a Business Analysis Centre of Excellence, sharing your expertise and driving cross-skilling initiatives within the team.
Work with both technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure that all deliverables align with our company's technology and information strategies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to map "as is" and "to be" processes, providing clarity on requirements, and driving continuous improvement.
Ensure that our software meets business needs by supporting UAT design, defining acceptance criteria, and coordinating user testing efforts.
What will I need to Succeed?
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex requirements and produce high-quality deliverables.
Strong understanding of business analysis techniques and experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Iterative development methodologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across functional areas and influence stakeholders at all levels.
If you're ready to lead the way in digital transformation and contribute to a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey.
How do I apply?
Read the full job description and upload your most recent CV with a cover letter explaining your suitability.
Interviews will be face to face in the Guildford Office at the beginning of December. The anticipated start date for this position will be 6th January 2025.
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.
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