Business Analyst

Job Description

Orbit is a fantastic business and one thats really going places.Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.Over 50 years later, were one of the leading housing providers in the UK. Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown. But one thing that has never changed. Our beliefin people and what they can achieve.Your role at Orbit.Orbit are excited to announce that we are recruiting for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Business Change Team. We are looking for someone that can work on their own initiative and use their inquisitive nature to lead on business and process analysis,evaluate projects/change requests and work with the test team to translate requirements into test plans. You will need to identify and work with stakeholders to assess and develop business requirements and project plans that help to manage budgets and identifypotential risks.Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Stakeholder analysis
• Analyse and document business processes
• Requirements elicitation
• Assist in the preparation of user and system test plans
• Provide the link between the customer, development team and third parties regarding software functionality
• Provide day to day management of change requests in relation to project plans
• Partner with the Project Manager to produce the relevant project artefacts at the appropriate stage of the project delivery.

What will help you make a difference.To be considered for this role of Business Analyst you must have demonstrable and proven experience working, communicating and influencing stakeholders and customers on a range of change projects. It is also essential that you have the following:

• Experience of the project lifecycle
• Lead on gathering requirement specifications from business users
• Worked independently, managing multiple tasks and prioritised accordingly
• Experience of the testing process
• Exceptional attention to detail to document complex business processes using BPMN and UML
• Experience drafting business cases
• Strong written and verbal communication

It would also be beneficial if you held the any relevant Business Analysis qualifications from BCS/IIBA along with experience of the Housing Sector.We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality,religious belief, faith or disability. As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit.Why OrbitRewarding your contribution.For those who want or need more of a work life balanceour view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer andpersonal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.Some of our core benefits include:

• Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the Orbit day
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more

Our culture and purpose.We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heartof everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leadingreward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.Each year we build many new affordable homesand manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive. We are commercially driven. Themore profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.Work for Orbit. Believe in people.We have so much more that wed like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.