Business Analyst
Northampton - UK
Job Summary
Business Analyst
Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity for a new Business Analyst to join us and play a pivotal role in shaping successful project outcomes across our Infrastructure platforms and people systems.
This is a permanent role based at our office in Brackmills Business Park Northampton working onsite 4 days per week with 1 from home with occasional travel to other sites.
What youll be doing
- Play a key role in delivering technology and people system projects that drive real business value.
- Work across a wide range of initiatives partnering with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and successfully delivered.
- Engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and problem statements
- Facilitating workshops to gather requirements risks and dependencies
- Producing process flows (As-Is and To-Be) and detailed requirements documentation
- Translating business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria
- Collaborating with Architecture teams to define non-functional requirements
- Ensuring requirements are validated throughout project delivery
- Acting as the bridge between business and technical teams to ensure clear communication
- Driving continuous improvement and best practice across the BA community
What we need from you
- Were looking for a proactive and confident Business Analyst who is comfortable working across complex projects and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst
- Strong skills in requirements gathering documentation and process modelling
- Experience facilitating workshops and working with diverse stakeholder groups
- Knowledge of BA tools and techniques (e.g. Visio Lucidchart Azure DevOps Jira)
- Experience using is advantageous
- Experience working on infrastructure-related projects
- Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge and influence when needed
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and annual company bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff Discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in theBest Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply
Were building a future where world-class service innovation and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career then were keen to hear from you.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Find kitchens, joinery & hardware at Howdens. Available for trade from local stock. Hundreds of depots nationwide. Free kitchen design service.