About the role
We are very proud of our business analyst team in NNC. They do excellent work across the Council supporting a wide range of different projects across all our service areas. We are now looking for a Senior Business Analyst to manage the team and work allocation, and act as a professional lead for business analysis in the organisation. This role is open to internal NNC candidates only.
What will you be doing?
The role will involve:
- Line managing a team of five business analysts, including setting appraisal objectives, supporting and coaching
- Triaging and managing requests for support from Programme Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders across the organisation, prioritising with respect to the organisational strategy, and working with the business analyst team to allocate the work appropriately
- Identifying and implementing ways of integrating the business analysis function closely with similar and related performance and data analysis functions
- Acting as a professional lead for business analysis tools, approaches and techniques
- Leading on some business analysis projects
About you
We are looking for someone with a strong track record of high quality business analysis work, excellent organisational skills, and a good understanding of 'big picture' strategy so they can identify how requests for project work translate into priorities for the business analysis team and negotiate resource allocation with stakeholders. They should also be a supportive and encouraging line manager, able to work closely with team members to enable them to contribute their best.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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