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Junior Business Analyst

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Job Introduction

Diabetes UK is bringing people together to work in partnership in order to support those living with diabetes, prevent Type 2, make research breakthroughs in diabetes and ultimately, find a cure. In order to achieve this understanding our organisational needs and how IT can be used to provide solutions is essential, and in turn, so is a strong IT business analysis team.

Role Responsibility

  • To ensure that all product and project documentation is accurate and sufficient and that changes to requirements are properly managed and communicated to all relevant parties.
  • Communicate with colleagues to understand the needs of departments and the organisation
  • Gain agreement, usually from senior management, of the best method of introducing your recommendations to the business.
  • Under direction of the Lead Business Analyst, assist with the daily management of operational functions of the Project Team, including preparation and minutes for stand-in meetings, reporting processes, information flow
  • Provide documentation support for requirements gathering; process analysis; gap analysis; design of solutions and product testing
  • Participate in project walkthroughs: business requirements gathering, design walkthrough, functional test plans and implementation sessions
  • Support project managers to develop periodic project progress reports
  • Manage communications between stakeholders and internal business units
  • Embrace Diabetes UK volunteering activities through involving volunteers in your work and own participation through active volunteering within Diabetes UK
  • Analyse complex business scenarios to distil and document the accompanying data flows

The Ideal Candidate

The best person for this job will be able to:

  • Demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills - able to analyse and solve problems. Ability to identify and document solutions to complex business problems with accuracy.
  • Demonstrate excellent understanding of the way Diabetes UK works and the sector it operates in.
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to breakdown and communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Identify areas of improvement to drive forward improvements.
  • Work to tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
  • Effectively manage working relationships.
  • Motivate others and lead change.

The best person for this job will have experience in:

  • Experience in business analysis gathering requirements and data analysis investigating data sets
  • Fundraising/marketing within the not-for-profit/charity sector
  • Adhering to and advising on data protection regulations and law
  • (Optional) Knowledge of SharePoint or experience of working on a SharePoint Project
  • (Optional) BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis or equivalent

The best person for this job will have:

  • Attention to detail.
  • An analysis before solution mind-set
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel and Visio
  • Results oriented - strives to achieve high levels of individual and organisational performance
  • Strong customer relationship skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • (Optional) University degree in a computer science related subject or equivalent

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

  • Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
  • A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
  • Early finish Friday and flexible working 
  • Discounts on gym membership and days out 
  • Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
  • Annual Season ticket loan 
  • Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
  • Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance 

About the Company

Diabetes is the most potentially devastating – and fastest growing – health crisis of our time, requiring ongoing high-quality care and support. There are currently 4.5 million people in the UK living with diabetes, and 11.9 million more at increased risk of getting Type 2 diabetes. Those diagnosed face the risk of life-changing, and life-limiting, complications, unless they are given the very best care and the support they need to manage their condition well. As a society we need to work together now – and take action now – to fund critical research, improve healthcare and treatment, and prevent yet more people developing this potentially life-threatening condition. 

Diabetes UK is a forward thinking and commercially focused organisation, and is the leading charity for the 4.5 million people with the condition in the UK.

As we continue to improve our processes, through continual development and change, this is an exciting time to join us. With established funding streams and following on from the success of our previous five-year plan, we are in a strong position to continue developing and responding to changing environments.

We rely heavily upon the expertise and motivation of our staff in order to work towards our many aims and meet objectives. We aim to be an equal opportunity employer; the organisation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. We gladly make the adjustments required for people with disabilities to join us. Our diverse functions mean that we can offer you a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

Diabetes UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable and expects all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment. 

Diabetes UK recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. 

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm – if you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

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Diabetes UK

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