Business Analyst

<p> Fareham, Hampshire<br /> Red Snapper Recruitment Limited</p> <p>RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.</p> <p> <strong>Business Analyst</strong><br /> <strong>Grade:</strong> SO2<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Fixed-term 6 months <br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> 20.93 per hour<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Fareham <br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 3 days in office 2 days WFH after initial training period<br /> <strong>Vetting Level Required:</strong> MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN NPPV3</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br /> We are seeking an experienced <strong>Business Analyst</strong> to join the <strong>Continuous Improvement Team</strong>. This role plays a vital part in delivering continuous improvement and transformational change across the organisation.<br /> Working closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and external suppliers, you will identify process inefficiencies, gather and document requirements, and apply robust data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working at pace on meaningful change initiatives.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br /> As a Business Analyst, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Support the development and delivery of digital transformation, process improvement, and optimisation initiatives</li> <li>Engage stakeholders at all levels to gather, analyse, and document business requirements and process maps</li> <li>Apply advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, root causes, risks, and opportunities for improvement</li> <li>Produce clear, high-quality reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences</li> <li>Manage analysis deliverables through approval and formal change control processes</li> <li>Work with third-party suppliers to ensure system changes align with business needs and organisational objectives</li> <li>Track project milestones, risks, and progress, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting</li> <li>Contribute to business case development, aligning analysis with organisational priorities and resource constraints</li> <li>Support senior analysts and project managers in the delivery of complex change programmes</li> <li>Provide mentoring and guidance where required, promoting best practice in business analysis</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong><br /> <strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Educated to QCF Level 4 or equivalent experience</li> <li>Professional practitioner-level qualification in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS Level 4, International Diploma in Business Analysis)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience & Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Significant experience working as a Business Analyst or in a similar analytical role</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capability</li> <li>Proven experience of stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering across multiple organisational levels</li> <li>Experience supporting digital transformation or system change projects</li> <li>Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences</li> <li>Experience using digital tools for data analysis, workflow optimisation, and process mapping</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience using data analysis or business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL)</li> <li>Experience working with SaaS solutions</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <ul> <li>The role requires compliance with GDPR and information-handling policies</li> <li>Occasional travel within the UK or overseas may be required; a valid passport and access to reliable transport are essential</li> <li>There may be occasional requirements to work unsocial hours, with appropriate allowances paid</li> <li>Appointment is subject to a 6-month probationary period and maintaining the required level of vetting</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development will be required</li> </ul> <p> Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.</p> <p> If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!</p> <p> Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.</p> <p> The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) – a free and confidential service to candidates.</p> <p> The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.</p>

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