Business Analyst

Job ID:

566f796

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Published:

1 day ago

Salary 33520 - 38329 GBP

Company

Scottish Government

Website

www.gov.scot

Headquarters

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

CEO

Nicola Sturgeon

Revenue

$25 to $50 million (USD)

Type

Government

Sector

Government & Public Administration

Founded

1885

Job Description

Details

Reference number

309654

Salary

£33,520 - £38,329

DDaT pay supplement; £5000

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

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About the job

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Location

Leith, Scotland, EH6 6QQ : Glasgow, Scotland, G2 8JX

About the job

Job summary

Are you ready to help transform public services for the better?

The digital strategy for Scotland, A changing nation: how Scotland will thrive in a digital world, was published in March 2021 and it sets out our plans for ensuring that Scotland fulfils its potential in a constantly evolving digital world.

The Digital Transformation Division sits within Scottish Government’s Digital Directorate. Our aim is to help government organisations adopt digital business models that will deliver well designed, accessible and inclusive public services.

Through this we facilitate transformation of existing public services, making best use of digital technology for our citizens by championing the core principles of re-use and collaboration – both in technology and skills, and to be an employer of choice in Scotland.

We operate a flexible location policy, with a named base. Staff will elect to have a base office which is normally close to home. However there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.

Digital Transformation Division’s aim is to enable the Central Government sector to formulate and deliver programmes of work to transform public services for Scotland’s citizens by making best use of technology and championing the core principles of re-use and collaboration – both in technology and skills – making SG an employer of choice within Scotland.

Job description

As a Business Analyst within Digital Transformation Division you will have good communication skills and lead on small to medium sized projects. You will also support Senior Business Analysts in more complex projects, particularly in delivering business analysis outputs for use by others. You may work across multiple client locations across the central government sector.

The typical duties for this post will include;

Engaging with stakeholders to build strong working relationships, working closely with Service Managers/Product Owners/SME’s to help define an approach to meet the customer needs
Delivering business analysis products (documentation) in accordance with project requirements, such as the development of process maps and user stories
Supporting the preparation of options appraisals, impact assessments and benefits realisation
Applying a range of techniques to establish and analyse the current state, as is, people, processes and technology in the organisations and the relevant requirements likely to affect business change
Supporting the identification of options to deliver enhanced outcomes for citizens and through better use of technology
Analysis of the business impact of requirements and meet any definitions of ready
Providing effective consultancy and advice to customers and stakeholders within project or work stream settings
To be an active member of the DDaT community and contribute to the wider Product and Delivery family

Person specification

The typical duties for this post will include;

Engaging with stakeholders to build strong working relationships, working closely with Service Managers/Product Owners/SME’s to help define an approach to meet the customer needs
Delivering business analysis products (documentation) in accordance with project requirements, such as the development of process maps and user stories
Supporting the preparation of options appraisals, impact assessments and benefits realisation
Applying a range of techniques to establish and analyse the current state, as is, people, processes and technology in the organisations and the relevant requirements likely to affect business change
Supporting the identification of options to deliver enhanced outcomes for citizens and through better use of technology
Analysis of the business impact of requirements and meet any definitions of ready
Providing effective consultancy and advice to customers and stakeholders within project or work stream settings
To be an active member of the DDaT community and contribute to the wider Product and Delivery family

Benefits

What we can offer you

A rewarding role where you grow professionally, have a positive impact (potentially on millions) while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Remote Working

We operate a flexible location policy, with a contractual named base of Atlantic Quay (Glasgow) or Victoria Quay (Edinburgh).

Currently the team is working on a remote basis with ad hoc office days for collaboration, workshops and other activities, though there will be times when you are required to come into the office. If preferred you can of course spend more time working at the base office (or an alternative Scottish Government office subject to availability). Commuting costs to the named base office are not reimbursed

While Staff are assigned to the base office, there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.

Benefits

We provide an attractive package with extensive benefits: -
- Salary between £33,520 and £38,329
- £5000 Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement after a 3-month qualifying period ***
- Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions ranging from 26.6% to 30.3%
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours and flexi time, with potential to accrue up to 4 days off a month
- 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing in line with service) plus 11.5 days Public & Privilege holidays
- Access to a wide range of courses offered by the Scottish Digital Academy, plus opportunities to gain professional memberships and academic qualifications
- Automatic Membership of the Scottish Government DDaT profession and professional development system
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Click here to learn more about the full range of benefits you could enjoy.

*** Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement:

This post attracts a £5000 DDAT pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments and are subject to regular review.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

How to Apply

The Closing Date for applications is 03/09/23

To apply please submit the following using our online application process: -

A CV (no longer than two A4 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, with particular reference to the essential criteria
A Personal Statement (no longer than 750 words) explaining why you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience suitable for this role, with particular reference to the essential criteria

We are unable to progress applications which fail to provide clear evidence of meeting the essential criteria in their CV and Personal Statement.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name :

Gavin.Stewart@gov.scot

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