Business Analyst

* 549905
* Closing at: Aug 1 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Portsmouth, Perth or Glasgow
Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + performance-related bonus+ a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 15 month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The SSEN-Distribution business is undergoing a significant period of change, including a large-scale transformation programme known as The Bridge Programme. The Bridge Programme aims to ’rewire’ the entire end-to-end business to transform Distribution into a customer-centric, digitally-enabled, industry leader.
As a Business Analyst, you will support the Business Design and Change Lead in all of their activities including change management and process design. You will employ qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and data presentation methods and collaborate with business and project teams to ensure integrated and successful delivery with appropriate use of the Business Change Framework.
You will monitor safety standards, ensure effective training programs, comply with governance frameworks, and analyse budget management data. Strong communication is key for building relationships and ensuring a high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and use the Business Change Framework and support project methodology, complying with governance frameworks, identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
- Support organisational design activities and implement continuous improvements.
- Build strong relationships and communicate effectively to support business change, maintaining positive communication channels and support business performance.
- Analyse data to ensure programs stay on track for cost and benefit targets.
- Liaise with third party contractors ensuring information flow meets GDPR requirements.
What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Knowledge of Process Design and Improvement including an understanding of typical process artefacts such as taxonomies and maps.
- Quantitative and qualitative analytic skills to support project delivery, preferably with relevant technical/degree qualification e.g business studies, statistics, project management.
- Outstanding presentation and spreadsheet skills, advanced Excel and Powerpoint knowledge, Visio knowledge preferred.
- Workshop facilitation and people management.
- Highly organised, with the ability to work on multiple activities with tight timescales.
Good knowledge of the operation of the electricity network and understanding of the UK DNO regulatory environment would be beneficial.
About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we’re looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You’ll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You’ll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ’Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stacey on / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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