Expert analysis. Cross-functional collaboration. Resolving complex challenges.
Lead Business Analyst
£55,000 - £63,000 (+ Benefits)
Department: Chief Operating Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 13 December 2024 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews
Interview date: From the 02 January 2025
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
As a Lead Business Analyst, you will lead and coordinate the BA team and the wider technology directorate to deliver a range of large/complex technology and change projects while rotating across a range of products; ultimately improving our services and products for the charity's supporters and staff. This will involve partnering with stakeholders at all levels and the portfolio leadership team to ensure alignment with the technical needs of the charity and its strategic direction.
What will I be doing?
Line management and capability management:
* Line managing, leading, and developing an inclusive and high functioning team.
* Collaborating with the capability Head to develop and agree on standard working practices and processes while ensuring end-to-end alignment and utilising Agile and Lean ways of working.
* Proactively facilitating knowledge sharing within the team.
* Maintaining an understanding of the capabilities, processes, and services which make up the Cancer Research UK business and technology landscape.
Business Analysis Practitioner:
* Partnering with stakeholders at all levels to understand the underlying needs of the business.
* Identifying and assessing strategic options for both technical and business suitability.
* Collaborating with departments across the charity to ensure correlation between requirements, Information Architecture and User Experience.
* Actively contributing to quarterly planning and prioritisation processes.
* Developing a strong understanding of the business teams and their strategy.
* Defining measures with the wider business to monitor the effectiveness of processes.
What skills will I need?
* A Lead or Senior Business Analyst who has managed direct reports.
* Simultaneously led and coordinated BA projects across a wide range of business domains and technologies.
* Strong understanding and experience in business analysis skills, techniques, and practices.
* Proven ability to understand, correlate, and bring together business requirements, data, Information Architecture, and User Experience (UX).
* Strong communication and stakeholder management.
* Agile and flexible in the management of own day-to-day workload.
* Able to deliver using an Agile mindset and methodologies.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr