Company Description Lead Business Analyst - Focused on Change Projects Senior role, Team Management, Manager Key Projects Strong base aligned to a Senior role bonus pension Great company perks 27 days holiday volunteering days Based from our offices in Cheadle (South Manchester) About Together: We're Together. For over 50 years, we've helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can't or won't. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description Together intends to develop a world class change capability in support of its planned transformation activity and ambitious growth plans. As the Lead Business Analyst, you will proactively seek out effective ways to deliver and embed business change. by: Understanding and representing user needs making sure we have all the information required in relation to a business problem in order for product teams to bring this to life in their solutions Leading on Change impact assessments to ensure we have considered all end users in relation to any changes Engaging business stakeholders and bringing them on the journey Working with the wider product community to support building a product that meets and exceeds stakeholder needs. This role has significant relationship management responsibilities across the business, as well as across our Team, Train and Portfolio structure. Typical Duties include: Providing guidance, support and best practice to a team of Business Analysts Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into actionable insights and solutions Plan and facilitate workshops with cross functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements align on business objectives brainstorm solutions and drive collaborative decision making Collaborate with other train members to design, test and implement solutions Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices. Lead and manage regulatory change initiatives Qualifications Candidates with some of the following skills and experience will be highly regarded: Track record of delivering regulatory change Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated experience in process improvement and solution design. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in change management activities. Ability to coach and mentor team members. Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies A good understanding of how people go through a change and the change process The ability to balance/build strong relationships through all levels and roles Build and show trust and respect The ability to influence others and move towards a common vision or goal The ability to act as a team player and be able to work collaboratively across functions and teams at all levels of the organisation Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences A desire to build an environment for problem solving and continuous improvements within teams and service operations Additional Information 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays Buy & sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus Matched pension contribution Onsite (Subsidised) Restaurant with amazing menus Life assurance Critical illness cover Health cash plan Private medical insurance Free access to company holiday homes Travel season ticket loans Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar / restaurant discounts Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference - we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. ADZN1_UKTJ