Job Description

We are seeking an analytical individual with effective communication skills to join our successful and established Projects department as a Business Analyst.

You will introduce, facilitate & manage delivery of projects across the group, whilst ensuring that we keep appropriate stakeholders engaged.

Role:

Business Analyst

Salary:

up to 35,000 depending on experience

Location:

Liverpool/ Hybrid

Working hours:

37.5 hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm

What you will be doing:

Manage appropriate Monday boards. Ensure all attendees of meetings are updated with a RAID format email, with the appropriate actions and decisions expedited depending on importance. Host any appropriate internal governance to keep projects on track. Attend and contribute to daily stand-ups. Provide suitable project updates to senior team members & stakeholders each week. Help promote an altruistic culture across the team. Ensure that accurate notetaking is in place within the appropriate software.

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?What we're looking for:

A positive "can do" attitude. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills to deal with challenging issues and provide the right outcome for the business. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Great listening skills. Good problem solver. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work multi-task. A flexible approach to meet evolving business needs, to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organisations Values.

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Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to ensure you feel valued and supported. Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. We have a number of great case studied from around the business which is showcased on our Linkedin & Acorn webpages. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Exciting Projects: Be part of innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in our industry and community.

About Acorn Insurance

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5.



Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

Wellbeing:

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay. Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7 Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor. Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.

Financial:

A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet. Refer a friend scheme with a 250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period. Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice. Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years' service A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers. Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers. Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

Visit our website to view more of our excellent work benefits!

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.



Due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.



At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. Whether it's modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.



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