Business Implementation Analyst.

Full Job Description

Location: Bolton

Flexibility:Available

Contract Type: Fixed Term (9 months)

Salary: £30k - £40k per annum

Outcomes First Group is Great Place to Work certified – it’s official!

We believe in having an amazing work-life balance, which is why we take part in the national 4 Day Working Week pilot,* which makes joining us now even more appealing…

About the Role

Outcomes First Group are looking for a Business Implementation Analyst to join our exciting Projects team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, team-orientated, problem solver to act as a key liaison between internal departments and external parties.

Our Business Implementation Analyst will have experience in stakeholder management, customer service and be responsible for project management and budget management for individual projects.

You will help manage, change and plan for the future based on the needs of the business. If you have a passion for gathering and understanding system needs and creating solutions, then this role could be for you!

We are looking for:

• Business analysis experience
• Project management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Competent technical skills
• The ability to work in a team and individually
• Organisational skills with the capability of working towards tight deadlines
• A passion for working with technology
• Jira experience
• Good working knowledge of Jira and Confluence (preferable)
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or similar field or relevant business and role experience (preferable)

Don’t meet 100% of the job requirements? But think you have transferable skills? We encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire.

About IT:

With four key functions spanning from Service Desk, Security, Infrastructure and Projects, our IT team runs on the ethos of promoting from within and building lifelong careers. Working with our highly experienced team means exposure to a range of problems, solutions, and technologies. We work as one driven unit to ensure that our goal to help build incredible futures for all the individuals who use our services is achieved.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group exists to make sure vulnerable people get the opportunities they need, whether that involves providing them with specialist education and residential care or finding them dedicated foster families in which they can thrive.

There are three organisations in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education and Care, Options Autism, and the National Fostering Group. Together, we educate, care for and support children and young people across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

Why work for us?

Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing.

Whatever your role and wherever you’re located, you’ll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package.

And when your circumstances change…no problem. You can flex, trade and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances.

• Holidays starting at 25 days per annum with options to buy an additional 5 days
• Critical illness cover and life assurance options
• Company Pension with options to increase your contributions
• Private medical and dental Insurance
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Eco-Car Scheme
• “Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional support networks and groups

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Winner UK Best Workplaces for Women™ Awards 2023, for the past 3 years.

Winner UK Great Place to Work™ Awards, for the past 4 years.