Business Analyst Apprentice - Leeds

Business Analysis:

o Support in gathering, documenting, and analysing business requirements from stakeholders.

o Assist in the creation of functional specifications and process maps.

o Analyse business processes and provide insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

o Conduct research and prepare reports on market trends, competitor analysis, and industry best practices.

o Participate in stakeholder meetings, taking notes and following up on action items.

o Help with data collection and data analysis to support decision-making processes.

o Support the Business Analyst team in preparing presentations and reports for senior management.

o Assist in the testing of new software or systems to ensure they meet business requirements.

o Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

o Participate in training and development programs to enhance knowledge and skills. 

Project Support:

o Assist in the planning, tracking, and monitoring of project activities.

o Update and maintain project documentation, schedules, and reports.

Governance and Reporting:

o Ensure project compliance with governance frameworks and company policies.

o Prepare status reports, dashboards, and other project-related documentation.

o Assist in the analysis of project performance data to identify trends and recommend actions.

Stakeholder Engagement:

o Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

o Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

o Schedule and coordinate meetings, capturing minutes and action points. 

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

o Support the identification and execution of process improvement projects as per CI methodologies.

o Assist in analysing existing processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.

o Participate in workshops or brainstorming sessions aimed at driving operational excellence.

Tools and Systems:

o Use Business Analysis, Continuous Improvement and Project Management tools and software to manage workflows and data.

o Support the maintenance and improvement of wider Business Improvement unit templates and processes. 

Learning and Development:

o Participate in training sessions and complete coursework related to the apprenticeship program.

o Develop knowledge of Business Analysis, Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or PRINCE2 and continuous Improvement standards such as Lean Six Sigma

Training:

The successful candidate will complete a Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Excellent progression available within the company. The successful applicant will undertake more responsibilities as the apprenticeship develops with a strong view to securing permanent employment on completion.

Employer Description:
Global Banking School (GBS) is a dynamic and fast growing Higher Education provider with campuses across the UK.  We are a vibrant and diverse family of committed staff bringing life-changing learning to a wider range of communities. Applying evidence-based research and corporate case studies to classroom learning, we provide higher education that has real impact and real world relevance.

Working Hours :
Monday -Friday

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Customer care skills,Team working