Job Description

Details

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Reference number

429797

Salary

50,000 - 55,000
50,000-55,000 per annum, depending on experience
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Digital, Data & Technology

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Coventry

About the job

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Job summary

We are currently seeking a

Lead Business Analyst

who has trained or has significant experience of working in a Government Digital Services (GDS) environment to join our dynamic digital team at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). This hybrid role requires working 2-3 days per week at our Coventry HQ, with the remaining days remote.


As a GDS-aligned Lead Business Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering digital services that are user-centred, data-driven and designed in line with GDS principles and service standards. You will support the wider Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team to work across the full digital life cycle, ensuring delivery meets user needs, policy intent and technology capabilities.


Your expertise will directly support the development of digital products and services that are secure, scalable and accessible. You will help shape digital services that bring value to the UK agriculture and horticulture sectors.


At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won't just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you'll be helping shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

Job description

Help us set up and lead discovery, alpha, beta and live phases in line with GDS service standard, supporting service assessments and government assurance processes Facilitate workshops and interviews to capture and prioritise business and user needs, identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement Collaborate with DDaT professionals to inform the development of product roadmaps and ensure alignment with strategic objectives Act as the bridge between operations and technology - translating often complex requirements into actionable digital solutions Promote and embed business analysis best practices across AHDB projects, mentoring others and championing user-centred design Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including partner agencies and third-party suppliers Identify opportunities for reuse, service integration and digital transformation, including the application of cloud technologies, automation and AI

Person specification

Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Business Analyst in the UK public sector, ideally within a GDS delivery environment Deep understanding of GDS Service Manual, Digital Service Standard and agile delivery in line with government frameworks Skilled in user research collaboration, service mapping, data-driven analysis and requirements engineering Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including working with policy, legal, operational and technical teams Proficient in agile tools and BA toolkits including Jira, Confluence, Miro, Lucidchart, Balsamiq, Power BI and Visio Confident in running workshops, facilitating discussions and presenting findings to senior stakeholders and service assessment panels Experience working within or alongside DDaT frameworks, contributing to product discovery and iterative development

Desirable

GDS Business Analyst training or certification (e.g. GDS BA Capability Framework alignment) Familiarity with Gov.uk design systems, open standards and accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.2) Experience supporting teams through GDS assessments and spend approvals Sector knowledge or experience with environmental, agricultural or Defra-aligned organisations is advantageous

Benefits

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We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities to give you the recognition you deserve:

35 hours per week, to include hybrid working 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays) Life assurance cover (4x salary) A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan Recognition awards throughout the year Access to the Government's tax-free childcare scheme Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

To apply, simply upload your CV and Cover Letter via our careers portal by clicking the 'Apply' button on this page. Our hiring managers will review your application, and we'll be in touch with the outcome shortly after the closing date.


Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview via MS Teams. If successful, a second-stage face-to-face interview will be held at our HQ in Coventry, Warwickshire, following our competency-based framework.


Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

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) 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
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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.

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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk Telephone : 02476 935722
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles of the Civil Service, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Head of HR via email: hr@ahdb.org.uk