IT Business Analyst
LanesGgroup
Job Description
IT Business Analyst
As the UK's largest independent drainage and wastewater specialist, Lanes Group is committed to improving today for a better tomorrow. As we continue to grow and transform our business, we're looking for a talented Business Analyst to join our expanding IT team.
About the role
Location: Leeds / Manchester region, hybrid arrangement with travel required
Department: IT
Reporting to: Head of Enterprise Change
This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working with stakeholders across a business, improving processes, and delivering technology-enabled change. You'll play a key role in identifying business needs, analysing requirements, and helping deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and support our strategic goals.
Key responsibilities include
- Engaging with stakeholders to gather, analyse and document business requirements.
- Analysing data and business processes to identify trends, gaps and opportunities.
- Creating and maintaining business process maps and future-state solutions.
- Working with IT teams to design and implement systems and process improvements.
- Supporting business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Producing clear recommendations and communicating project updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborating with reporting and MI teams to develop meaningful business insights.
- Supporting testing, validation and successful implementation of new systems and processes.
- Delivering user training, workshops and supporting documentation.
- Keeping up to date with emerging technologies and best practice to help drive innovation across the business.
What we need from you
Essential
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst.
- Strong understanding of business processes and IT systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience in process mapping and business modelling.
- The ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, practical solutions.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Desirable
- Business Analysis or Project Management qualification.
- Experience supporting transformation, change, or systems implementation projects.
What you'll get in return
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Auto enrollment pension scheme
- Free on site parking
- Career development opportunities within a growing national business