At a Glance
- Tasks: Help clients achieve their business goals by analysing and translating requirements.
- Company: Join Opencast, a growing tech consultancy focused on user-centred solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, 25 days' holiday, and a competitive pension plan.
- Other info: Embrace a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while collaborating with diverse teams on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience as a business analyst and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with Opencast Software to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.
The role involves working as a business analyst with clients to help them achieve their business goals. You will collaborate with developers and user researchers to solve complex problems, create relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs, and translate these into project requirements. You will ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast's quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client projects.
Applicants must be based within a 40-mile radius of Newcastle, Manchester or Leeds, as the role requires close collaboration with our teams and regular travel. Applicants must either currently hold active Security Clearance (SC) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain it. Eligibility requires UK citizenship, continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, and no single absence from the UK exceeding 28 consecutive days.
Essential experience
- Experience of working as a business analyst.
- Applied business analysis techniques to solve problems in a methodical and considered way.
- Elicited and managed business requirements using different methods.
- Presented complex information in a way that is easy to understand.
- Built effective working relationships within cross-functional teams and across business stakeholders.
- Shared knowledge and best practice with BAs and other disciplines.
- Planned and managed your own workload to achieve the objectives of your project.
As well as business analysis skills, there are essential core skills needed to be a great consultant:
- Contributed to improving ways of working within teams.
- Positively challenged decisions or solutions you don’t agree with.
In the interview, we’ll ask you questions that demonstrate this experience.
Desirable experience
- The Service Standard (UK Government).
- Working in agile delivery teams.
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge in agile delivery management and/or product management.
If you have any of this experience, please show it on your CV and we can discuss it at the interview.
A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus. Flexible hours and 25 days' holiday. People to support you every step of the way.
Where you’ll work
Your working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes into account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.
We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.
Interview
Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.
We are not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.
Business Analyst - Consultant in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Opencast Software
Opencast Software is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where employees are encouraged to learn and grow together. With competitive benefits such as a pension plan, health cash plan, and flexible working hours, Opencast prioritises employee well-being while providing opportunities for meaningful contributions to user-centred solutions in the tech consultancy space. Located within a vibrant area, the company values diversity and aims to reflect this in its workforce, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking rewarding careers.
