Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with Opencast Software to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
n
Ready for a new challenge? n nAre you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together? n nIf 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. n nThe role n nYou’ll already be working as a business analyst in your current role. n nYou’ll work with our clients to help them achieve their business goals. n nYou’ll work with other disciplines such as developers and user researchers to solve complex and interesting problems. n nYou’ll create relationships with stakeholders to understand what they need, then translate these into the requirements of the project. n nYou’ll 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. n nApplicants 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. n nApplicants must either currently hold active Security Clearance (SC) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain it. nEligibility requires UK citizenship, continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, and no single absence from the UK exceeding 28 consecutive days. n n nEssential experience n nTo succeed in this role, you need experience of working as a business analyst. You’ll need to show how you have: n n• applied business analysis techniques to solve problems in a methodical and considered way n• elicited and managed business requirements using different methods n• presented complex information in a way that is easy to understand n• built effective working relationships within cross functional teams and across business stakeholders n• shared knowledge and best practice with BAs and other disciplines n• planned and managed your own workload to achieve the objectives of your project n nAs well as business analysis skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant. You’ll need to show how you have: n n• contributed to improving ways of working within teams n• positively challenged decisions or solutions you don’t agree with n nIn the interview, we’ll ask you questions that demonstrates this experience. We’ll also ask you questions based around these topics. n nDesirable experience n nSome areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role. If you don’t have experience of these please do still apply as we can coach you if you join us. n n• The Service Standard (UK Government)n• working in agile delivery teams n• demonstrated experience or knowledge in agile delivery management and/or product management n nIf you have any of this experience, please show them on your CV and we can discuss at interview.
n
n nA competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus. nFlexible hours and 25 days’ holiday. nPeople to support you every step of the way. n nWhere you’ll work n nYour 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 in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team. n nWe include you n nWe 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. n nInterview n nJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. n n n n nWe are not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.
n
…