Business Readiness Analyst

Business Readiness Analyst

Location: Remote must be UK based

Contract: Permanent Full Time

Salary: 50000 per annum plus benefits

As part of the recruitment process for this role we will carry out a Background Identity Security Clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed we will require from you the relevant identification including Proof of Address References a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Readiness Analyst to join a major strategic transformation programme focused on migrating housing management functionality from an existing housing management platform into our in-house platform. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a modern scalable housing management solution that will support property management tenancy management landlord management service user management repairs integration and regulatory compliance.

About the Role:

As a Business Readiness Analyst you will act as the bridge between operational stakeholders and technical teams throughout a major transformation programme. You will gather analyse and document business requirements support solution design activities and ensure business needs are represented throughout delivery.

Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering sessions with operational teams and stakeholders

Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement

Document business requirements user stories process maps workflows and functional specifications

Review and challenge current processes to support simplification and standardisation

Support solution design activities to ensure business requirements are fully represented

Work closely with developers testers project managers and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle

Assist with data migration requirements validation activities and business readiness

Support User Acceptance Testing including test scenario creation test scripts and defect triage

Ensure requirements support compliance with housing legislation and operational policies

Maintain requirements traceability from discovery through to delivery

Contribute to project governance reporting and stakeholder communications

Key Criteria:

Proven experience as a Business Analyst on business change transformation or systems implementation projects

Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills

Experience producing user stories process maps business requirements documents functional specifications UAT test scripts and gap analyses

Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and managing competing priorities

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams

Good understanding of housing management social housing temporary accommodation supported accommodation lettings and allocations tenancy management property management or landlord management

Understanding of housing legislation and regulatory requirements

Willingness to travel across the UK with prior notice

Desirable Experience

Experience working with housing management systems

Experience supporting data migration programmes

Knowledge of housing repairs and maintenance processes

Understanding of housing rent and tenancy administration

Experience working within large-scale transformation programmes

Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments

Full UK driving licence

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay) paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave

Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available

Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel household items and shopping

Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

Volunteering leave up to two days per year to support community initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Recognition and long service awards

Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities across Mears Group

Occupational health support

Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period

Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity wellbeing and career development. From Disability Pride (LGBTQ) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership the Women Operative Support Group Womens Health Mens Mental Health and Armed Forces communities these groups provide opportunities for support connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

Company Sick Pay

Employee can choose between 4% and 6% pension contribution which the company will match with Scottish Widows

Life Assurance (3x annual salary)

Private Medical Insurance (single cover)

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

As part of the recruitment process for this role we will carry out a Background Identity Security Clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed we will require from you the relevant identification including Proof of Address References a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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