Business Analyst

• Directorate: Chief Executive
• Pay Level: 6
• Salary: Starting from £35,378 per annum (inclusive of Local Weighting allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House
  
  

The closing date for applications is midnight on 20th January 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 27th January 2025.

What you’ll be doing:

Our ICT & Digital Team are looking to recruit a Business Analyst to undertake business analysis required for new and upgraded digital and technology services and to specify and document the agreed technology requirements for projects and programmes involving ICT & Digital.

The role is responsible for aligning the organisations digital and technology service with the Council mission, strategy, and processes, using appropriate analysis models. You will lead by example in modelling and embedding the Council’s values and behaviours, working collaboratively with Members, services across the council, partners and stakeholders to deliver the council’s objectives and priorities to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
  
  

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.
  
  

Right to Work:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [email protected] before submitting an application.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email [email protected] quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.