Apprentice Business Analyst

Our mantra here in Digital is people first, technology second. Placing users at the heart of how we design and deliver our services, the Head of Research will ensure we conduct the user research and business analysis needed to design user focused digital services that deliver the intent of the service area.

We are looking for Business Analysts that can work in both an agile multidisciplinary team and also on projects that require traditional business analysis. You will work in a variety of projects with the benefit of working in the Research team and with the User Research function with the focus of the user when transforming services.

You will undertake the Business Analyst (Level 4- Foundation Degree) Apprenticeship Programme:

18 month integrated programme - learning formal skills to work alongside experienced Business Analysts within a project team.
The qualification is a formal start to a career as a Business Analyst.
You will develop technical, personal and social skills
To get the Diploma in Business Analyst (Level 4) you need to pass the following courses:
If you would like more information about the role please contact Pamela.Deakin@kingston.gov.uk or Ellie.Morris@kingston.gov.uk, Supporting statement (addressing how you meet the role profile criteria and also why you want to be a Business Analyst)
Attach a CV
Our process to select candidates;

We will sift and review all applications
We may set up telephone interviews
We will invite shortlisted candidates to an assessment day in Kingston on Thursday 17th October 2024
The next stage if successful you will be invited to a 1:1 interview
Interview 1: Telephone interview - 30 mins

We are looking for hard-working, motivated and enthusiastic people to join our apprenticeship scheme. Regardless of your age, previous experience or qualifications (although you must be at least 16 years of age and not in full-time education), we're welcoming applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed. In return we can give you the opportunity to kick-start your career under the management of our skilled and experienced staff, whilst earning, learning and achieving nationally recognised qualifications at the same time., We are looking for candidates with a high level of drive and commitment who are keen to develop skills and expertise in the field of Digital Delivery working in IT related projects.

Prior to the end point assessment there is a requirement to achieve

Please note, in order to qualify for apprenticeship funding you must meet the following criteria:

Hold a GCSE level C/equivalent in Maths and English and be able to present original qualification certificates - if you do not hold these qualifications/certificates you must be committed to complete these via functional skills assessments as part of the apprenticeship.
Only apply for an apprenticeship unrelated to any qualifications they hold at the same or higher level than the apprenticeship they wish to apply for. The apprenticeship being applied for must be unrelated in subject and content from the qualification already held.
Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or another funded further education or higher education programme at the time you start your new apprenticeship.
Have the right to work and study in England and be one of the following:
A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of your apprenticeship.
A non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.

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Digital and IT is a shared service between Kingston and Sutton councils providing digital and technology services to both councils as well as a number of arm's length companies.

We are committed to delivering excellent public services to our residents and local businesses, which is why we place the user, and their needs, at the heart of our agile delivery strategy. We are proud of our digital culture, and have a team of excellent professionals working across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver our new digital services.

Both councils are undertaking significant transformation of their services. We are therefore looking to recruit a vibrant, talented apprentice who would be excited to help us build user centred, modern digital services across two councils.