Business Analyst

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Business Analyst to join them on a 12-month contract at their site in Yeovil.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks
12-month initial contract
£22.38 p/h PAYE or £30.63 p/h Umbrella
Fully onsite in YeovilKey Responsibilities:

Attend and influence through quality reviews
Manage process changes raised internally and externally, ensuring compliance and effecting change
Provide appropriate communication to the department
Manage the delivery of the continuous improvement plan, capturing lessons learnt to inform changes
Prepare, control, and issue processes
Provide visibility of trends related to activities
Act as the point of contact for audits and support their closure of non-conformances
Collaborate with colleagues to influence other business areas
Manage internal authorisations and documentation, providing guidance to the wider department

Business Improvement:

Develop effective Business Procedures across UK Programmes, aligning with the overall Programmes Operating model
Implement and manage a plan to achieve formal Project Management Accreditation (P3M3 or similar)
Engage with and manage interfaces with accreditation companies
Develop strategy and plans to improve accreditation in Programme Management
Manage and develop the departmental administration team and resources
Identify, plan, and implement improvement initiatives through workshops and business improvement tools
Collaborate with SMEs and project delivery teams to drive and embed best practice business processes
Capture, act upon, and report Customer Feedback and lessons learnt
Support Programme Assurance and Development Program Executives in phase gate reviews
Develop cross-functional relationships to address and improve adherence issues within programmes
Provide training to ensure processes are adopted and a continuous improvement culture is embedded
Work with the risk team to identify and mitigate common process issues
Effectively manage Improvement Project tasks and their dependencies within the overall Programme or Project

Job Requirements:

Strong knowledge of processes and procedures, with attention to detail
Understanding of international quality standards and contract review
Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement Programmes
Ability to lead improvement sessions with stakeholders across varying authority levels
Capability to develop robust relationships within the business and with external customers
Strong analytical and project management skills, interpreting business needs into operational requirements
Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Good team management skills, including recruitment, motivation, and development
Logical problem-solving abilities using root cause analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of writing and sharing procedures
Understanding of the overall business aim of programmes and projects
If you are a knowledgeable and driven Business Analyst with a passion for the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and innovative team in Yeovil