Join Us as a Business Analyst and Drive Innovation Are you a proactive problem-solver with a talent for understanding business needs and delivering impactful solutions? Do you thrive on collaboration, strategic thinking, and creating exceptional user experiences? If this sounds like you, were looking for a Business Analyst to join our team Exciting opportunity to join a local, fast growth, Shared Service Centre operating for a Global Japanese trading company. We are an innovative business of around 80 people with a growing reputation for technical innovation and digital transformation. In this critical role, youll be the bridge between our business goals, stakeholders, and product delivery. As a key player in our Tech and Innovation team, youll help prioritize, guide, and drive projects that make a real difference. Note : Hybrid Role (3 days in the office, not remote) - Office in South Woodham Ferrers - Essex What will I do: Duties may include but are not limited to: Defining Priorities: Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and refine the project backlog, ensuring the most valuable work is always at the forefront. Bringing Teams Together: Work closely with developers, cross-functional teams, and senior stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable plans. Removing Roadblocks: Identify and resolve challenges that could slow progress, ensuring timely project delivery. Championing the User Experience: Advocate for the end-user, ensuring that every solution delivers a seamless, high-quality experience. Monitoring Performance: Track product and team performance metrics, using insights to drive continuous improvement. Launching with Impact: Lead the planning and execution of product rollouts, driving adoption and gathering feedback for future enhancements. Fostering Innovation: Encourage experimentation and creativity to keep our processes and solutions ahead of emerging trends. What We're Looking For: A Strategic Thinker: You see the bigger picture and align business goals with effective solutions. A Skilled Communicator: Your interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. A Problem-Solver: Youre resourceful and thrive on finding ways to overcome challenges. A Detail-Oriented Organizer: You manage priorities, projects, and people with confidence and clarity. A User Advocate: You understand the importance of a great user experience and ensure its at the heart of what we do. Your Experience and Skills: At least 1 year of office-based experience, ideally in a technology-driven or innovation-focused environment. Proven experience in managing the end-to-end product lifecycle and delivering results. Knowledge of product management practices and a strong understanding of user-centered design principles. Analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to use insights for improvement. ITIL4 certification is desirable but not essential. What we offer: Holidays minimum of 28 days per annum including bank holidays Life Assurance - 4 times annual salary Free car parking within the town centre Pre-agreed 12 hours of flexible working per annum available Hybrid working (subject to successfully passing probation period) Company sponsored study towards qualifications Employee Assistance Programme Casual dress code Free refreshments and snacks (Tea, coffee, soft drinks) Salary : £35,000 - £40,000 What are my hours of work? Full time position Non-peak Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm Peak (last working day and first 4 working days of the month) Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm Hybrid: 2 days working from home 3 days working at the office (not a remote position) What else should I Know? The role is commutable from Wickford, Basildon, Southend on Sea, Chelmsford and surrounding areas by bus, train or car The successful applicant will be primarily Office based in South Woodham Ferrers Were a fast-growing, innovative company that values creativity, collaboration, and results. By joining our team, youll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your ideas and efforts directly impact our success. If youre excited to combine business analysis, strategic thinking, and user-centric solutions to drive innovation, wed love to hear from you Apply today and lets create something amazing together. ADZN1_UKTJ