Job Purpose:Before applying for this job, it is important that youRoles that require PVG MembershipPlease note that with effect from 1 April , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership.
This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30, and above.
(Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30, per annum / £15.97 per hour)The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.To provide appropriate business analysis support to Aberdeen City Council Services throughout the project lifecycle as assigned through the Digital Programme OfficeThe post holder needs to hold as a minimum:• Either a degree and/or relevant professional/experience in Business or Computer Science• Significant experience of working in a business analyst role or similarThe postholder is able to demonstrate:• An ability to provide Business Analyst support to major business change and transformation projects, ideally in an environment where IT is a key partner• Proven track record across core Business Analyst skillset including, but not limited to, data capture/analysis, process modelling and design, extracting/defining business requirements, writing use cases/user stories, preparing test plans, managing UAT process• Well developed stakeholder management skills when dealing with project managers, IT professionals and business experts at all levels of seniority.• Excellent communication skills including an ability to explain often complex information to a wide range of audiences, specialist and non-specialists, including Chief Officials, elected Members, all levels of internal staff and external suppliers of services.• Facilitation skills• Ability to prioritise work to meet strict deadlines• Ability to research and understand new subjects on a self-taught basis• Ability to produce high quality outcomesAbout UsPlease see the Job Profile for further details.Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.Guaranteed Interview SchemeWe have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (all jobs)looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeshipare New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships *"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.