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- Address
- Health Research Authority
- 2 Redman Place
- Stratford
- London
- E20 1JQ
- Contact Number
- Telephone: 0300 330 9416
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Business Data Analyst
Closed for applications on: 8-Oct-2024 09:20
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 8-Oct-2024 09:20
Key details
Location
- Site
- 3 Piccadilly Place
- Address
- London Road
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M1 3BN
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 18 months (Fixed term until 30 June 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Compressed hours
Salary
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Data analysis
The HRA is a Non Departmental Public Body with the remit to protect and promote the interests of patients and the public in health and social care research. We do this by supporting and promoting a robust and efficient regulatory and governance framework in the UK. We provide the Research Ethics Service (RES), Confidentiality Advice function, assessments and assurances on behalf of the NHS, and learning, guidance and advice for the research community. Our ambition is to make the UK a great place to do research, where more money invested in research goes into carrying out relevant, good quality research.
Our purpose is to ensure that research involving NHS patients and members of the public is approved through a proportionate and robust system, that they are provided with the information they need to help them decide whether they wish to take part, and that their opportunity to do so is maximised by simplifying the processes by which high quality research is assessed. We have already delivered significant improvements by centralising and simplifying the approval of research in the NHS in England, and are undertaking a range of significant programmes to deliver further improvements.
Job overview
Business Analysis (BA) is an important part of the delivery of digital systems within the Health Research Authority (HRA). We are looking for an experienced data driven business analyst who has expertise in working in the full business analysis lifecycle in Agile SAFe and traditional delivery models using their data and analysis expertise.
As a Business Data Analyst, you will play an important part in delivering programme business outcomes by identifying, collecting and aggregating data requirements from stakeholders to summarise and present them for software development. You will ensure that data requirements meet the wider business requirements and are optimised and accurately converted to technical requirements for a coherent end-to-end, data lifecycle that will span across organisations.
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- Ensure all data structures are analysed, documented, and aligned with business requirements
- collaborate with business analysts, product managers and data architects to understand data needs and translate them into requirements
- own the main stakeholder relationships related to your discipline
- analyse, understand, and define a data problem or opportunity
· undertake research and analysis to understand how a business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology
· identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options and define data driven ways of implementing business solutions
· ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with industry standards
· facilitate the alignment of data models with business process requirements
Working for our organisation
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:
• age
• disability
• ethnicity
• gender identity and expression
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation
• other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement – if it works for you, we’ll do our best to make it work for us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRA’s portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems.
The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
· We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
· We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
· Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
In return for your commitment, we offer excellent opportunities for personal development and a healthy work-life balance. The HRA is committed to promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality. We welcome and encourage applications, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity and gender expression, disability, race, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made upon request, for candidates with a disability. The HRA welcomes applicants who are interested in flexible working including job share, part time work, secondments or home-based working. Please discuss any preferred flexibility at your interview.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
The HRA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
In order to be considered for this position you must address the criteria outlined in the person specification in your supporting statement. You will be considered based on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. All contact is made via our Trac recruitment system. Please check your account regularly.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the recruitment team on [email protected] or 0300 330 9416.
The NHSBSA is responsible for the processing of your application; a privacy notice is available at the following link to advise you on how we will process your personal data.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification at master’s level in an information related discipline or equivalent industry experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
- Understanding of Data analytics software such as Power BI
Interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
- Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable expertise of working in data, software, and technology solutions to make informed decisions that add value, efficiency and solve a problem
- Demonstrable expertise of implementation and evaluation of business data analysis processes
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in Business analysis, synthesis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of anticipating and preventing problems, showing understanding of how problems fit into the larger picture to drive data driven decisions
Other
Essential criteria
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills to identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change
Documents
- Business Data Analyst Job Description & Person Spec (PDF, 360.4KB)
- Reference Guidelines for Applicants (PDF, 19.3KB)
- HRA Verification of ID & RTW (PDF, 307.0KB)
- Working at the HRA (PDF, 286.3KB)
- Benefits Statement (PDF, 222.6KB)
- About the HRA (PDF, 118.1KB)
- HRA Recruitment Privacy Notice (PDF, 70.7KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charu Verma
- Job title
- Head of Digital Quality Assurance and Test
- Email address
- [email protected]
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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