Job description
Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.
Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Who are always interested in learning new, innovative and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.
Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that?
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
We have an opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Technology team working from our head office in Coventry.
You’ll have robust stakeholder management skills and the ability to pull together teams working collaboratively to get to resolutions. Also being a great coach and mentor will be key as you’ll support our Associate Business Analysts on their development journey.
You’ll work under the direction of our Principal Business Analyst to work closely with teams to prioritise backlog based on value forecast and ensure any delivery commitment is met in alignment to the Train delivery cadence.
Essentially you’ll provide a Business Analysis service for Technology projects within sprints, from refinement through to delivery of clear acceptance criteria enabling a minimal viable product to release value. Working closely with the Programme Team including Principal Business Analyst, Release Train Engineer/ Senior Project Manager, Architects and Test Lead will be key to enable success.
Whilst also acting as a liaison with Principal Business Analysts and Product Owners to ensure alignment of stories/requirements to Technology Principles, raising aware of risk/dependencies whilst ensuring the delivery team are working within the guardrails and understanding the business problem they are trying to solve.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.
Your technical experience will be desirable to enable the support provided across the lifecycle to include Application and Infrastructure Management, implementation support (testing, training and implementation) and appreciation of business change to provide input and support to Group Transformation.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225, which is subject to eligibility)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
- Dedicated training and development with our Academy
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two paid volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at [email protected].
And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.
Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!