Lead Business Analyst

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Job description

At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won't just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you'll be helping shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.Based in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire we are currently recruiting for a Lead Business Analyst on a full-time permanent basis, with hybrid working. This role has responsibility to lead and manage business activities and processes improvements, whilst additionally having an oversight of Quality Assurance testing prior to release. This is a key position which requires a confident and experienced Business Analyst who is used to interacting with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand business issues, problems and requirements.Lead on evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions agreed with the Head of Systems & DevelopmentGathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reportsLeading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimisation strategies aiming for continuous improvement, conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findingsEffectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members and managementProviding leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staffIdentifying resource requirements and focusing on cost efficient solutionsManaging projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performancePrioritising initiatives based on business needs and requirementsManaging competing demands, resources and prioritiesMonitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projectsContributing to the team's aim of establishing a positive and collaborative culture, focussing on project delivery providing excellent solutions and value for money in line with AHDB values and ways of workingMBA qualified or with a business degree (or related field) with extensive experience as a Business AnalystExceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills with proven ability to take initiative and be innovativeStrong communication skills, able to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutionsExcellent documentation skills and experience of creating detailed reports and presentingTechnical mindset with an ability to review systems and/or processes and quickly assimilate knowledge and understanding.Competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.A track record of following through on commitmentsExcellent planning, organizational, and time management skillsBenefits – here are just a few things we offer to attract and retain the right peopleAn extensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of Bank Holidays)A single private medical health schemeLife assurance cover (4 x salary)A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & GeneralApplause Awards – every three months we celebrate employees who embrace our values; the core moral principles that are at the heart of everything we doAmbitious in Agriculture Awards – annual awards announced at staff conference in DecemberAccess to government Childcare Voucher SchemePerkbox membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savingsExcellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development planApply now or call if you require any further information.Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.Ref: (MP)