Business Analyst
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Operations and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES
- Salary
- Band F, SCP 32-37 (£29,636 – £33,799 per annum) (£15.36 - £17.52 per hour)
- Closing date
- 30 May 2019
- Reference
- SAND000003925
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Finance, Information management, Management, Research / Statistics / Scientific
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
This vacancy exists within the Business Excellence Service Area which is part of the Neighbourhoods Directorate.
The post holder shall be responsible for a business analysis function. This includes undertaking reviews of services and functions, ensuring quality of services through the monitoring of key business activities, projects and initiatives. You will be required to develop, monitor and implement business quality across the Neighbourhood Directorate. Working with service areas and managers to implement recommendations, deliver projects and create new, innovative solutions to support improvements in services.
You will be expected to demonstrate that you can:
- Undertake detailed research and analysis to support all Neighbourhoods activities.
- Contribute to the development of policies and strategies relating to services within the Neighbourhoods Directorate.
- Produce and present accurate detailed and complex reports, articles and briefings both verbally and in writing on matters relating to the services within the Neighbourhoods Directorate.
- Oversee testing and quality checks of recommendations for service and functional reviews, undertake quality assurance and help design, document and maintain system processes.
- Monitor savings plans, produce progress reports, liaise with senior managers and provide updates to Directors and the Senior Management team as required.
- Have a knowledge of Compliance Audits and Service Reviews.
- Support our transformation agenda
The post holder must possess;
- NVQ Level 3 standard or equivalent
- Good written, communication and presentation skills
- A creative thinker who is able to challenge the thinking of others in a none threatening and productive manner
- An innovative and analytical approach to problem solving. Ability to communicate at all levels through an approachable manner.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to give a presentation to the Panel.
For an informal discussion, please contact Business Excellence on 0121 569 5149.
Hours
37 hours per week
This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
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Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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