Dec 21, 2022
Updated: Jan 4, 2023
A Senior Business Analyst is needed to join our Conservation Data Department. The department supervises the creation and application of a "eco-system" of business applications and systems to assist our conservation efforts. This is done in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders. We create and maintain tools that organize and map our conservation data to, for instance, support advocacy and policy work, species recovery, and activities both inside and outside of reserves. We continuously improve the ecosystem, take advantage of emerging technology, and offer users-friendly solutions. Working in a small team with other BAs and our Head of Business Analysis Services, you will work across a variety of projects to develop and improve our systems and processes, particularly those associated with the planning and management of operations on our network of UK nature reserves. You will be experienced at eliciting requirements, with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to assimilate large quantities of information, analyse options and make recommendations for solutions.
Do you want to further your business analysis and UX design skills to play a part in tackling the nature and climate emergency? As the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB has an ambitious strategy to 2030, aimed at creating a world richer in nature. In these times of unprecedented change, the RSPB is evolving to have a bolder, more influential voice, responding to nature’s greatest threats. Underpinned by evidence-based decision making, our work programmes cover 5 areas: science, species, places, people and policy.
Crucially you will be T-shaped, able to combine business analysis, service design and UX/UI skills to help design innovative solutions that will delight users and deliver anticipated benefits. You will need to be able to work confidently with a range of diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and in locations across the UK and be able to apply a collaborative approach to bridge and bring together their sometimes conflicting demands.
You will also have an understanding of Agile development principles and be able to play a leading role in establishing the BA team’s approach within an Agile development environment where requirements span a number of projects. Your role will also contribute to the continuous improvement of the BA team and the wider BA Community at the RSPB.
The team is dispersed across the UK and, with occasional (at least annual) trips to The Lodge HQ in Bedfordshire for face to face meetings, the successful candidate could be based anywhere in the UK with good broadband connectivity, in one of our offices, or a combination of both.
You will be working with friendly staff who are passionate about conservation so if you are interested in making a real difference for the RSPB and nature conservation in the UK and globally, then we can offer you a unique opportunity to further your business analysis career within the RSPB’s growing community of Business Analysts.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
Educated to graduate level and ideally with a professional BA qualification, the successful candidate will be -
Able to work confidently with a range of diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and in locations across the UK.
Experienced at eliciting requirements and analysing processes with excellent written and verbal skills.
Able to synthesise large amounts of information and undertake detailed analyses, presenting these in visually appealing ways
Experience of using UX design skills to develop intuitive solutions that will delight and engage users
Able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to unite teams and maintain their positivity and morale through a period of change
Familiar with agile development principles and able to work collaboratively with stakeholders, product owners, developers and testers to ensure that quality products are delivered that meet relevant standards.
Able to work independently, taking on challenges outside your comfort zone, using your initiative and judgement to resolve problems, and demonstrating a willingness to make decisions and take the lead.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 Tools particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc, using these to interpret, visualise and communicate use cases and concepts
Keen to advocate what the RSPB stands for.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience of working in a conservation related environment with a knowledge of the threats facing nature and the possible tools that can be mobilised to address them.
An understanding of GIS systems and their possible uses.
An interest in natural history and for conserving species.
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months, and we are open to discussions regarding a part-time contract. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 23/01/2023. For further information please contact liz.edwards@rspb.org.uk