Junior Business Analyst (Band 4 / HEO)

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We are dedicated to protecting people and places and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives.
The Change Team sits within our Operational Services Division and is comprised of three key pillars:
+ Transformation Office, ("TO")
+ Programme & Project Management (“PPM”)
+ Change & Business Improvement (“C&BI”).
The last two pillars contain professional practitioners who are deployed to projects and programmes within HSE. These two practitioner pillars are each led by a Head of Change and supported by a Practice Lead.
Our Business Analysts work within a team of change professionals responsible for driving the delivery of HSE’s strategy. As a Junior Business Analyst in the Operational Services Division of HSE, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals as well as operational and subject matter experts from HSE divisions, supporting Business Analysts, in designing, building, and implementing new operating models and digital services. There is a focus on strategic priorities, efficiency, effectiveness, regulatory outcomes, and improving the user experience.
You will receive direction and guidance, from senior members of the change community, to support you in developing your Business Analysis skills, knowledge, and experience.
Working Pattern:
Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week., You will work within multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of the various organisational benefits and enhancements. You will be responsible for supporting work across digital and transformation projects to articulate business and user requirements, design and implement new services, processes, organisational structures and ways of working. You will also provide continuous improvement support to HSE’s operations., + Support more senior Business Analysts and Change & Business Improvement Managers with the design of people, process and technology solutions that improve user experience and maximise business outcomes.
+ Support with the identification of stakeholders and the building of relationships, to effectively engage and manage those stakeholders through the change / transformation journey.
+ Produce models / maps / documentation for user journeys, businesses processes and operating procedures.
+ Identify, document, and manage requirements, and support the development lifecycle of new solutions.
+ Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, under both Agile and Waterfall project delivery and governance processes.
+ Undertake analysis to understand business objectives and how a business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data, and technology.
+ Support with business readiness and the successful implementation of changes.
+ Take ownership for improving your knowledge of Business Analysis, Business Change and Agile principles, methods, and tools.
+ Contribute to the wider Business Analyst community
Travel:
Please note, travel to other HSE offices will be required dependant on the needs of the business and projects and this may include overnight stays., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Changing and Improving
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Changing and Improving

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
+ Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Business Analysis (awareness level)
+ Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Business process Improvement (awareness level)
+ Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Requirements Definition and Management (awareness level), You will be assessed on your CV, Personal Statement and Behaviour Statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the essential criteria above.
In the event of a high number of applications, a first sift may be conducted using the lead criterion “Ability to demonstrate previous experience of working as a Business Analyst or similar role”. Candidates who pass the first sift will progress to a full sift.
Your CV will be marked using a benchmark against the essential criteria. If candidates pass this benchmark, they will be marked on their Personal Statement, including the lead essential criteria and then the 250 word Behaviour Statement on the lead behaviour.
Interview Information
The interviews are due to be held during the weeks commencing 2nd and 16th December 2024.
First Interview:
If successful at sift, you will be invited to a 1st stage interview via MS Teams which will consist of a series of technical questions related to the Technical Skills listed in this advert, please see links below for further information.
+ Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Business Analysis (awareness level)
+ Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Business process Improvement (awareness level)
+ Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Requirements Definition and Management (awareness level)
Second Interview:
If you are successful at the first interview, you will be invited to a second interview where you will be assessed on the Behaviours listed in this advert, using examples of your experience to highlight and demonstrate these.
Please note the sift and interview dates could be subject to change due to panel availability.
AI Tools & Platforms
During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their Behaviours, CV’s and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage., It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post.
If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.
Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Homepage , Childcare Choices
Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

+ Ability to demonstrate previous experience of working as a Business Analyst or similar role. (Lead).
+ Experience of using business analysis tools and techniques, and applying critical thinking to identify, investigate, analyse, and communicate problems and opportunities.
+ Proven experience of working with stakeholders at different levels / in different areas within an organisation, utilising excellent communication skills.
+ Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.
Your application will consist of four parts:
1. Upon submitting your short application form, you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Judgement Test. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible, within 24-48 hours is recommended, to allow time to complete your full application. If you successfully pass the test, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application. You must complete your full application form and online tests by midday on Monday 25th November. If you fail to complete the online test and full application form before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.
Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.
2. A CV that displays your career history, detailing your responsibilities, skills and achievements, plus your qualifications and relevant training. When giving details in your employment history, you should highlight your skills and experience in line with all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.
3. A Personal Statement (up to 750 words) which demonstrates your experience in line with the essential criteria:
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o Ability to demonstrate previous experience of working as a Business Analyst or similar role. (Lead).
o Experience of using business analysis tools and techniques, and applying critical thinking to identify, investigate, analyse, and communicate problems and opportunities.
o Proven experience of working with stakeholders at different levels / in different areas within an organisation, utilising excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o Experience of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
4. An example for the Behaviour 'Changing and Improving' (up to 250 words) Your statement should evidence your experience and competency to meet this Behaviour.

Alongside your salary of £36,235, Health and Safety Executive contributes £10,497 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
+ Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
+ Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
+ 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
+ Parental leave benefits
+ As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed