Business Analyst - Environment and Business (E&B) - 24672

The Environment Agency is here to protect and enhance the environment, creating a better place for people and nature. Tackling the climate emergency is at the heart of all we do.

We are looking for somebody with a passion for the environment who wants to help improve how we operate so we deliver even more for the environment.

In the role of Business Analyst, you will develop and utilise your Business Analysis skills to analyse current ways of working in order to identify, evaluate, and ultimately deliver significant improvement to how we protect and enhance the environment. Our Business Analysts work on a wide variety of business-critical improvement initiatives across the organisation, and you will take responsibility for leading the Business Analysis work on one of these. You will support Project and Programmes in developing robust and effective business cases and support our National Project Assurance Service (NPAS) in assuring them. You will be responsible for continually developing your own Business Analysis skills and experience too helping to drive our Business Analysis Service forward so we can make our organisation even more efficient and effective. A comprehensive training and development package will be provided.

Our accredited Business Analysts work across the Environment Agency, leading and supporting a wide variety of business-critical change and improvement initiatives. We are a kind and friendly national team committed to improving how the Environment Agency operates so we deliver more for people, wildlife, and the environment. We support flexible working to support a positive work life balance and to reduce our carbon footprint. Many of the team also have voluntary incident management roles.

Most importantly you will have a passion for the environment and to respond to the climate emergency. Through experience you will be able to demonstrate:

- Ability to identify, investigate, evaluate and implement improved ways of working
- Ability to take decisions and solve complex business problems
- A strong focus on efficiency, innovation and quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong focus on customers and partners and ability to build and sustain relationships
- Ability to manage yourself and work on your own initiative

The following experience / qualifications would be desirable but is not essential:
- Business Analysis and/or Continuous Improvement qualifications
- Working with internal and external users and stakeholders on digital services

The key things we are looking for are transferable skills and capabilities, so don't be put off applying if you don’t have previous experience as a Business Analyst.

We’re looking for applicants who believe having a diverse workforce is fundamental to protect the environment.
The Environment Agency also offers an extensive range of employee benefits (https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/working-here/benefits/ ).
The team work remotely but occasional travel and overnight stays maybe required.

The candidate pack and role profile should be read along with this advert to fully understand the experience and skills required. Your application will be assessed against your answers to the competency questions so please ensure you refer to our ‘Environment Agency capability dictionary’ (available via web search) when providing your answers and make full use of the 250 words available. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed.

For further information contact david.goodwin@environment-agency.gov.uk

Please provide a specific example of where you have addressed the needs of internal and external customers, and provided rapid and effective response.

Please provide a specific example of when you have identified and delivered a solution by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Please provide a specific example of when you have identified and seized the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes.