Lead business analyst - london - united kingdom, poplar, london

job title: lead business analyst

location: london, e14 / flexible working, two days in the office

salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

you must have the right to work in the uk. if you have an expiry date on the visa that is end of this year or beginning of the next, client most likely can sponsor them then.

this new lead business analyst will play a critical role in supporting the head of change & new business implementation by managing a small team (2-3 bas) of business analysts to optimise processes and systems across the organisation. this includes supporting the implementation of power carbon capture & storage and the nuclear regulated asset base; major changes to the contracts for difference scheme for future allocation rounds; and improvements to the capacity market scheme.

key responsibilities:

· own the operating model and process architecture. promote use as a source of corporate knowledge and changes.

· lead business analysis for all change activities, ensuring key initiatives are captured and defined within the change portfolio.

· provide business analysis across the business aligned with methodology driven centrally by the change team including technical documentation to support such as bpmn, uml, use cases, behaviour-driven development, user stories, wireframes and uat.

· promote continuous improvement, supporting the head of change & new business implementation and other heads to action opportunities across the business, including lessons learnt from change projects.

· ensure the development and maintenance of the overarching business analysis tools, techniques and standards.

oversee a team of business analysts to support delivery of the above including recruitment and team development.

skills knowledge and expertise:

· at least 5 years’ experience of delivering within complex change initiatives as a business analyst.

· previous line management responsibility with ability to motivate and mentor others.

· essential: iiba, bcs or other relevant accreditation.

· able to create bpmn, uml and itil standard documentation essential.

· experience of working with both agile and waterfall methodologies.

· able to use excel, visio and pmo software to a high standard.

· able to establish and maintain strong professional relationships across a broad range of internal and external parties.

· strong influencing and decision-making skills, showing clear leadership when it comes to driving out the definition.

experience of working in the energy sector with settlements systems and/or government environments would be beneficial but is not essential.

employee benefits:

as if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

25 days' annual leave and bank holidays

recognition schemes allowing colleagues to say thanks

company contribution to your pension scheme

family friendly policies, including enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits

employee assistance programme

special leave such as study leave, sabbatical, or public duties

three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community

season ticket loan scheme to support your commute

access to “work perks” offering deals, discounts, and cash back on your purchases

family savings on days out and english heritage or gym discounts through our partners.

must haves:

at least 5 years’ experience of delivering within complex change initiatives as a business analyst.

previous line management responsibility with ability to motivate and mentor others.

essential: iiba

bcs or other relevant accreditation.

able to create bpmn

uml and itil standard documentation essential.

you must be able to come to the canary wharf office minimum 2 days a week.

you will need complete a bpss which is a gov't clearing procedure.

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