Business Analyst
Job Description
Job title: Business Analyst
Company: Education Development Trust
Job description: EDT is undertaking an ambitious program of digital transformation and we are seeking talented, motivated individuals to help us deliver this transformation. You’ll join the Digital, Data and Technology team which is responsible for enhancing organisational outcomes and effectiveness through the strategic deployment and integration of highly capable digital platforms, robust infrastructure, effective solution delivery, timely and efficient support, agile software development and insightful data analysis.About us:Education Development Trust is an education charity that exists to transform lives by improving education around the world. We work collaboratively with national and local governments, schools and other partners to design and deliver sustainable solutions to improve education.EDT deliver life changing education programmes around the globe and technology underpins everything we do. To ensure we capitalise on the opportunities provided by advances in digital technology we are expanding our digital systems teams with several key new roles.The role-holder will work within the Digital, Data and Technology team researching and documenting business requirements of new systems, major improvements to existing EDT systems, and engaging with internal teams and suppliers to support the delivery of these solutions using industry-standard agile methodologies. The work will be highly varied and will include supporting internal systems and educational development programmes in the UK, Middle East and sub-Saharan regions.Person Specification:Knowledge Essential:
- Detailed practical knowledge of current best practice in digital and data transformation including project management, solution architecture and design.
- Knowledge of best practice in user research.
- Knowledge of change management and business adoption of digital solutions.
- Understanding of business process improvement and design.
Essential Experience:
- Substantial experience and a proven track record of Business Analysis involving complex business change projects from conception to delivery, including project value £1M+.
- Evidence of success in prioritising work from multiple different stakeholders and managing complex stakeholder relationship independently.
- A customer-orientated mindset, focused on delivering highly usable solutions to a wide range of customers.
- Ability to communicate and form working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to challenge constructively and help build consensus to ensure buy-in and support with key stakeholders.
A full list of job objectives and skills required can be found in the JD.Closing date: 21 April 2024Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies early.Interviews first stage interviews will take place over Teams with a 2nd stage taking place at a later date.Application process: Once you click apply you will be required to complete a short online application form and upload your CV.At EDT we pride ourselves on creating an environment that supports a healthy work life balance for all our staff. We provide policies that encourage flexible working around individual needs. We offer a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and additional voluntary money saving benefits* that can be seen below.Benefits include:
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- 6% matched pension scheme
- Discounted gym memberships*
- Health care cash plan*
- Retail discounts*
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing App.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service.At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.IND1Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:About the organisationEducation Development Trust is an education charity that exists to transform lives by improving education around the world. We work collaboratively with national and local governments, schools and other partners to design and deliver sustainable solutions to improve education.Please to see our Annual Impact Review for 2022/2023, which highlights the ways in which our work has impacted lives around the world – and the progress we have made since 2021/2022.
Expected salary:
Location: United Kingdom – Middle East
