Business Analyst

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in delivering technology and people system projects that drive real business value.
• Work across a wide range of initiatives, partnering with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and successfully delivered.
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand business needs and problem statements
• Facilitating workshops to gather requirements, risks, and dependencies
• Producing process flows (As-Is and To-Be) and detailed requirements documentation
• Translating business needs into user stories and acceptance criteria
• Collaborating with Architecture teams to define non-functional requirements
• Ensuring requirements are validated throughout project delivery
• Acting as the bridge between business and technical teams to ensure clear communication
• Driving continuous improvement and best practice across the BA community
• What we need from you
• We're looking for a proactive and confident Business Analyst who is comfortable working across complex projects and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, documentation, and process modelling
• Experience facilitating workshops and working with diverse stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of BA tools and techniques (e.g. Visio, Lucidchart, Azure DevOps, Jira)
• Experience using is advantageous
• Experience working on infrastructure-related projects
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge and influence when needed
• What we can offer you:
• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
• About Howdens:
• As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.
• How to apply
• We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you.
• #L1-HG1

Additional Information

Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity for a new Business Analyst to join us and play a pivotal role in shaping successful project outcomes across our Infrastructure platforms and people systems. This is a permanent role based at our office in Brackmills Business Park, Northampton working onsite 4 days per week with 1 from home with occasional travel to other sites.

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