Chester (Hybrid 2 days per week in the office)
£42,000 salary

We have teamed up with an industry powerhouse who are looking for a Mid-Level Business Analyst to join their growing team and play a key role in bridging the gap between the business and their software development teams.

If you enjoy working across departments, understand the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and thrive in collaborative, delivery-focused environments, this could be a great next step in your career.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Working closely with software developers, product owners, and technical teams across the SDLC
• Gathering, analysing, and documenting business and functional requirements
• Translating business needs into clear user stories, specifications, and acceptance criteria
• Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments
• Assist in the management of key IT projects
• Supporting delivery through development, testing, and UAT
• Ensuring solutions meet business objectives and deliver real value

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst working alongside software development teams
• Solid understanding of the SDLC (Agile and/or Waterfall)
• DevOps experience is desirable
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and departments
• Strong communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences

Salary up to £42,000, Hybrid working (2 days per week in their Head office), Clear and supported progression, Ongoing training and development opportunities, and much more!

If this feels like your next step, apply today!

Job Title: SAP Time Functional Consultant

Location: Broughton - Hybrid (3 day min on site)

Full Time: 37.50 hours per week

Role Overview -

Belcan are seeking an experienced and dedicated SAP Time Functional Consultant to join our client’s team in the Reward Operations department.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and support of their SAP Time Management (PT) module. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes related to time and attendance, a strong technical background in SAP HCM, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with both business users and technical teams.

Main Responsibilities:

• Business Requirements: Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders related to time and attendance processes, including working time, absences, overtime, and shift planning.
• System Configuration: Design and configure SAP Time Management (PT) solutions, including time schemas (PE01), time rules (PE02), time types, absence types, work schedules, and public holiday calendars.
• Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA).
• Solution Design: Develop comprehensive functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and reports, and work closely with ABAP developers to ensure accurate implementation.
• Testing: Conduct and support various testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), and manage defect resolution.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed system documentation, configuration guides, process flows, and end-user training materials.
• Support & Training: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot system issues, and conduct end-user training to ensure effective system adoption.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying up to date with SAP best practices and new technologies.

Key Skills:

• Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Time Management (PT) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration and implementation.
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SAP Time Management processes, including positive and negative time recording, time evaluation, and time data integration.
• Configuration: Expertise in configuring time schemas and rules, as well as work schedules, public holiday calendars, and different types of attendances and absences.
• Integration: Solid understanding of the integration points between SAP Time Management and other SAP HCM modules, especially SAP Payroll.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, from end-users to senior management.
• Project Lifecycle: Experience working on at least two full-cycle SAP implementation projects.

Key Qualities:

• Results and delivery driven with a sound logical approach to achieving tasks and objectives.
• Able to work on own initiative to develop effective solutions to problems.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work well with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills ensuring that detailed system knowledge can be translated to plain non-technical language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Time Management Certification
• Experience with SAP HANA Time Management.
• Familiarity with xAtlas or other third-party time management systems.
• Experience in a similar industry.
• Project management or team leadership experience.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

CV Technical are partnered with a UK household brand who are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to join their transforming technology function.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit and define business requirements from a range of internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy before translating them for technical teams
• Support the evaluation, sizing and prioritisation of initiatives across complex, business-critical programmes
• Facilitate workshops and walkthroughs to align stakeholders and development teams on scope and expected outcomes
• Oversee change delivery from initial concept through to implementation, providing guidance and follow-up support where required
• Coordinate user testing activities and help manage the successful deployment of new solutions and enhancements

About You:

• Proven experience operating as an IT Business Analyst within a structured delivery environment
• Experience in fast-moving industries
• Comfortable working across cross-functional teams spanning commercial, operational and technical disciplines
• Familiar with a range of project and delivery frameworks
• Adaptable and effective in environments where priorities evolve and multiple workstreams run concurrently
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and drive progress through evidence-based discussion

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 DOE

Location: Liverpool

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

Immediate start available. Interviews commencing immediately.

Please note: Sponsorship is NOT available. Candidate must have full UK working rights and must not need sponsorship now or in the future. Only candidates within a commutable distance to Liverpool be considered.

Culina Group is a market-leading ambient and chilled food and drink third party logistics specialist. We provide warehouse and distribution alongside fresh, food manufacturing, co-packing and bonded divisions, working in partnership with some of the biggest household names in the food and drink sector.

With over 20 million square feet of warehousing spread across 100+ depots, we employ in excess of 22,000 people to ensure that our 2.2 million deliveries reach the correct location.

Job Description

As an O2C Credit Manager, you will manage a team of Credit Risk Analysts and Senior Analysts to oversee data governance and credit policies across the group ensuring that financial credit risk is managed effectively thus minimising the level of potential bad debt across the organisation. You will also support the prompt turnover of debtors into cash through informing and driving proactive collection strategies across the group.

You will be fully accountable for the team’s efforts and conduct when executing tasks, and the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the credit function. You will share joint responsibility for the end-to-end Order to Cash process, working closely with Sales and other key business stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.

Key duties of a Credit Manager:

• Manage tasks appropriately within the team to ensure that your team manages customer risk profiles in an accurate, compliant and timely manner, whilst supporting effective cash collections strategies, and act (including corrective or disciplinary action where needed) when this is not happening
• Proactively review reporting/KPI’s, continually monitoring the end-to-end O2C process
• Based on your prior experience identify process pain points, initiate corrective action where necessary and able, escalating where not
• Be accountable for the planning, coordination and fixing of issues within the process
• Give feedback (positive and negative) in a constructive manner to direct reports
• Be accountable for how the team are mentored and managed, and coach subordinate leaders on how to mentor, direct and lead their teams
• Engage with the wider Muller group to drive compliance with VAT and other relevant financial regulations
• Clear communication to senior stakeholders and customers in a clear and confident manner. Be able to present to superiors as well as non-AR colleagues (i.e. IT Helpdesk, Wider Business): Confidence when robustly engaging with Seniors, 3rd parties and Customers
• Be able to defend a position in a discussion/debate and able to present logical/coherent arguments when presenting to Design Forums (DF) and Senior Leadership Teams (SLT)
• Be able to persuade and motivate subordinates appropriately verbally and by email
• Share any learning and support peers, specifically working with risk, billing, customer services, transport and commercial to resolve issues
• Manage any internal or external escalations in a timely and professional manner, ensuring clear and concise communication is always maintained
• Be able to coach less experienced members of the team through challenging/non-standard business scenarios
• Be versed in policies relating to employee conduct, discipline and benefits and use this knowledge to support, reward or correct employee behaviour as necessary
• Verify & validate the effectiveness of proposed process improvement solutions by other team members
• Be prepared to plan and lead the implementation of solutions as and when required
• Using previous experience be able to scale the impact issues will have on the end-to-end O2C process, and therefore prioritise the order they are addressed
• Be prepared to plan and lead the implementation of solutions as and when required including the planning, coordination, testing and implementation of change items

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Excel and the ability to perform advanced data analysis (e.g. Pivot, Filter, CONCAT, IF, VLOOKUP, graphs)
• Good knowledge of Outlook and Word, ability to produce advanced Power Point presentations
• Working knowledge of SAP (ECC6 or S/4) OR equivalent ERP system preferred but not required
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills to be demonstrated with a willingness to learn and improve mindset
• Be able to confidently discuss tax issues outside of the O2C team (i.e. Tax Team, CFO)

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

• Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 Days plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover - This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a Sustainability Project Manager to join our growing business.

Overall, Purpose:

Project support, development, and delivery across product sustainability:

Product Sustainability includes:

• Key sustainability workstreams, (Packaging, Food waste, Carbon, Soy, Palm Oil. Fish, Health) other developing sustainability issues and themes.
• Key sustainability activities include developing and delivery of data and reporting, activity development, and delivery alongside ongoing governance.
• Multiple NGO, Governmental and supplier relationships
• Strong planning, project management, and communication, working proactively to deliver all the aspects of the role whilst working collaboratively and ensuring we are accurate in the delivery of project outputs.

In this role you can expect to:

Keep things simple and efficient to reduce costs.

• Constantly reviews how we work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Engages and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure smart planning/ working and efficient delivery of all activities.

Build Relationships and Working Strategically

• Constantly works through positive communication.
• Be Flexible and agile in approach, able to plan ahead and collaborate.
• Fresh thinker who brings new ideas to ways of working.
• Positive thinker who collaborates within functional team and wider stakeholder group.

You should apply if:

• Relevant experience/qualification(s) in a related area
• Science / Sustainability graduate qualification
• Customer focus
• Strong Initiative with proactive and collaborative ways of working
• Proactive and flexible approach
• Personable and able build strong relationship and collaborate with all stakeholders at all levels and suppliers.
• Analytical; able to manipulate and interpret data and make decisions; even if all facts are not readily available.
• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Agile and open minded in approach
• Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office packages, Microsoft excel essential.

What to expect from us:

• A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount.
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition

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Salary: 65,000 - 75,000

Location: Wigan (Hybrid - 2 days home / 3 days office; flexible for candidates further afield)

Sellick Partnership are proud to be partnered with a well-established industrial business who have a strong heritage in manufacturing. My client is now investing heavily in professionalising its data capability and they are looking for a Data Analyst to join the team. This is a greenfield opportunity to help design and build the foundations of a modern data platform that directly supports board-level decision making.

This is a newly created role designed to turn data into clear, actionable insight for the business. You’ll work on top of the data platform being built, focusing on reporting, analysis, and decision support for senior stakeholders. The technology stack is Microsoft-led, with an Azure environment, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, and Power Apps, alongside a bespoke operational system and an ERP that need to be integrated.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for:

• Board and PE stakeholders
• Finance and operations teams

Analyse large volumes of transactional data to identify:

• Trends
• Risks
• Opportunities for efficiency

Work with the Data Engineer to define:

• Data models
• Reporting requirements
• Business definitions and metrics
• Support the development of self-service reporting
• Use Power Apps where appropriate to support data capture or operational workflows
• Help the business understand and trust its data through clear storytelling and insight
• Respond to ad-hoc analysis requests from senior stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Data Analyst in a commercial environment
• Advanced skills in Power BI
• Solid SQL and data interrogation skills
• Experience working with large, high-volume datasets
• Comfortable engaging with non-technical stakeholders
• Able to work in a fast-moving, practical, industrial business
• Sector background not important - attitude and analytical thinking are key

We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted in due course.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Consumer Test Coordinator, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based at our client’s scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a part-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring an average of 15 hours per week over 2 days (normally a Tuesday and Thursday but it is subject to change). Flexible availability is required to adjust working days and cover holidays, etc. Training will last 1 month at 3 days per week before the next month’s working pattern is agreed.

Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 16.15 per hour depending upon experience.

The Consumer Centre at Unilever R&D Port Sunlight facilitates consumer testing for a wide range of studies that support the business programme. The Centre provides test facilities, panellist recruitment, appointment booking, hosting, and manages panellist payments.

The role combines data management via online systems with general administration. The ability to effectively handle and navigate digital systems to ensure accurate data management, facilitate communication, and oversee participant records is essential for this role.

The job includes contributing to the effective and efficient running of the Consumer Centre by arranging appointments, maintaining databases, assisting consumers both in person and over the phone, and working with scientific staff to enable the efficient running of studies.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify, screen, and allocate panellists for testing using Compusense, a customisable panel management and sensory testing software tool that is menu driven.
• Digitally managing, updating and maintaining accurate records of Consumer Centre and panellist activity using Compusense, Excel and Teams.
• Working with scientists to set up studies that meet their brief and adhere to site policies and procedures.
• Digitally handling sensitive information such as medical histories, adverse reactions, and information/consent documentation.
• Working with the team to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
• Providing face to face support for panellists on site.

Key Requirements

• Ability to effectively handle and navigate digital systems to ensure accurate data management, facilitate communication, and oversee participant records.
• Experience in digitally managing appointments/records/information or similar via online systems.
• Competent user of IT systems with the ability to pick up new systems easily - you will have support and time to learn but need to be confident and independent in managing your learning and show rapid progress. Prior knowledge of Compusense is not essential, however, evidence of working with customisable software is required (such as MS Excel and Teams)
• Strong administration skills.
• Used to a fast-moving work environment with strong time management skills.
• Can show initiative and prioritise tasks.
• Professional telephone manner and communication skills.

Additional Information
Port Sunlight working environment:

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop discounted products
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes’ drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold-water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.

Keen to work for a people first employer, proud to be named as a Top Ten Employer for Working Families for the second-year running? We are actively investing in modern tech, digital transformation and improved ways of working, and are looking for a brilliant Business Analyst to join our Project Management Team in Liverpool. This is a role offering hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office. As a Business Analyst, you will sit at the heart of how we improve the way the firm works, blending legal practice, technology and business change.

As one of our BA s you will act as a trusted bridge between legal teams, business services and IT, translating complex requirements into clear, practical solutions.

Role: Business Analyst, Technical BA, IT Business Analyst, Project Management, IT PM, PMO, Business Systems Analyst

Salary: £45k - £48k base salary + great benefits!

Benefits: bonus scheme, Pension scheme, wellbeing and fitness support, enhanced family policies, bespoke development opportunities and much more.

Location: Liverpool, hybrid working is in place with a minimum of two days a week in the office.

So, if you have previous experience working as a Business Analyst across IT and wider business areas, CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?

If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst

We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of 50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.

Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts:

• Junior Data Analyst - 30,000
• Data Analyst - 50,000
• Business Data Analyst - 67,500
• Data Analytics Analyst - 80,000
• Business Analysts - 60,000

Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification

The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.

This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.

Step 2 - Data Administration Training

Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.

Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.

• Microsoft excel - to expert level.
• Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.
• Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.
• Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.

Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.

Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation

Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.

Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).

Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.

We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.

Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.

They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

What is the Business Analysis Placement Programme?

Our Business Analysis Placement Programme is designed for anyone looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) using education and recruitment support to help you achieve an entry level role or position.

This programme does involve a financial contribution from you to fund your qualification, cv review and recruitment support but the long-term rewards will be extremely lucrative with the average Business Analysts salary in the UK being around 52k pa.

What does a Business Analyst do?

A Business Analyst is a problem solver who investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation or business, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. They do this through following a set of guidelines and principles set out within the BCS Business Analysis Diploma certification.

To succeed as a business analyst, you should be somebody who enjoys problem solving and analysing, has good administration skills and communicates well in both written and verbal communication.

You should be somebody who can work well alone but when needed be able to integrate well into a team.

The role will generally include:-

• Analysing elements within the business or the whole business
• Making evaluations of all available data
• Identifying problems and looking at potential improvements
• Making a feasibility study in proposed improvements
• Present your acquired information within a business case to the company or organisation.
• Implement any agreed or necessary changes, to increase the efficiency of the organisation or business.

Industry demand for Business Analysts

Demand for Business Analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world.

Business Analysts ensures a business remains relevant and future proofs against changes both foreseen and sudden.

All businesses need to make data driven decisions and the demand for analysts has become a key role for any size of business and has become a very lucrative, in demand position with Senior Business Analyst’s commanding salaries in excess of 100k pa.

How we help you get you first role

We specialise in working with candidates who wish to start or transition into a Business Analyst career.

How do we do this?

1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which provides a pathway to the most relevant industry recognised certification being the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The diploma comprises of 4 certification courses and a final oral examination signing you off as Business Analyst through the BCS. Study time to complete all of the certifications is recommended at around 90 hours to achieve exam pass level.

2. Once you have successfully passed the 4 required certification exams and the oral exam which make up the diploma, you will be handed over to our recruitment support team. They will then work with you to help rewrite your cv to a professional standard to highlight the skills required by Business Analyst recruiters. In addition, they will also assist in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, interview support, career advice and tailored support such as taking you through mock interviews.

3. Our recruitment advice consultants will work with you to identify the best opportunities available which are suited to you. Their tailored support ensures you only apply for roles where there is a realistic chance of success and help you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, starter roles will be junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role utilising your analytical skills.

Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. Further study into Project Management certifications can expand the breadth of roles you find available.

Finances

To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms.

What next?

To get your journey started and check whether you meet the criteria to join the programme, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours assist you.

Typical Salaries

• Administrator/Support: 28,000
• Junior Business Analyst: 32,000
• Change Analyst: 37,000
• Systems Analyst: 42,000
• Business Analyst: 52,000
• Senior Business Analyst: 60,000+

45,000 - 48,000

• Liverpool - 2 days a week minimum in the office

Our client is on the lookout for a Technical Business Analyst. This role will support project delivery by ensuring comprehensive documentation is captured and maintained throughout the project lifecycle. This includes defining and documenting scope and deliverables to enable the development of costs, and timescales, as well as supporting testing and change control.

Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, including executives and legal partners, is essential. You will be required to work across all Business Groups and Central Service teams, supporting both operational initiatives and internal client facing transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead workshops to capture requirements and map user journeys.
• Assess requirements and processes against the firms’ strategic goals to ensure maximum value.
• Document requirements clearly and simply, using unambiguous language to ensure understanding for all parties.
• Lead on prioritisation of requirements using methods such as weighted scoring.
• Lead stakeholder sessions to playback requirements / wireframes / user journeys.
• Ensure requirements and project success criteria are measurable and testable.
• Support data migration activities and test preparation as well as execution.
• Assist with training and provide post-go-live support.

The following skills and experience will be essential:

• 3+ years experience as a Technical Business Analyst.
• Proven experience leading workshops.
• Exceptionally strong stakeholder management skills in complex environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in translating business problems into actionable user stories.
• Experience in gap analysis and requirements tracking.
• Business process mapping / wireframing experience.
• Experience of working with complex integrated systems.
• Basic SQL skills for data analysis.
• Data mapping experience.

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?

If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst

We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of 50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.

Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts:

• Junior Data Analyst - 30,000
• Data Analyst - 50,000
• Business Data Analyst - 67,500
• Data Analytics Analyst - 80,000
• Business Analysts - 60,000

Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification

The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.

This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.

Step 2 - Data Administration Training

Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.

Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.

• Microsoft excel - to expert level.
• Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.
• Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.
• Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.

Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.

Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation

Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.

Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).

Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.

We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.

Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.

They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.

Location: Client sites within the Warrington/Cheshire area, with some flexibility for remote work depending on project/client needs
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (5 days per week)
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, profit share bonus, employee assistance programme, company pension scheme, and life assurance

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients-a market-leading provider of IT Project Management Services-who are seeking an IT Business Analyst Consultant to join their dynamic team.

The Role
As an IT Business Analyst Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a variety of IT and digital transformation projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining project scope, managing change, and challenging business requirements constructively
• Conducting requirements gathering, including “As Is” and “To Be” analysis
• Facilitating one-to-one interviews and workshops with customers
• Creating and maintaining process flow diagrams, business requirements, and project documentation
• Performing process and functional efficiency reviews and recommending improvements
• Defining and managing business and systems requirements
• Producing progress and health-check reports
• Supporting the design, testing, and implementation of new processes and systems

About You
You are a proactive and experienced IT Business Analyst Consultant with a strong track record of leading complex technical projects. You will bring:

• 5-6 years of experience in an IT-oriented environment, ideally in a service management or operations role within a technology-driven setting
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, particularly in Customer Service or Field Service modules
• Familiarity with methodologies such as Agile, Lean, SDLC, and Kanban
• A deep understanding of the product development life cycle
• Strong facilitation skills to drive collaboration in workshops and meetings
• Experience supporting product owners to ensure delivery aligns with organisational goals
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Additional Requirements

• You must be eligible to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle
• You must already hold the right to work in the UK (our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship)

Solution Architect

Looking for a solid all-round Architect that has experience in Business Applications and Infrastructure, ideally someone who has worked across the whole IT landscape. Experience in Financial Services would be beneficial both business and back-office systems. Any exposure to Business Architecture and Business Analysis would be highly advantageous…

However, an Architect who has experience in the following would be my ideal

• Application Architecture & Integration
• Cloud Platforms & Services
• Governance, Architecture & Portfolio

Integration and experience with 3rd party SAAS/COTS solutions would also be of interest, as would working in Agile environments. TOGAF certification would also be of interest.

Predominantly home working role, in the office once a week.

Job Title: Technical Business Analyst

Location: Liverpool City Centre, on a hybrid working basis

Salary: Up to 46,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Acorn Group are currently looking to recruit a specialised Business Analyst with technical knowledge to bridge the gap between business and technology teams. As a Technical Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic business improvements and delivering high-impact solutions across the organisation. Your expertise will ensure the successful delivery of both operation and technically complex projects.

What you will be doing:

• Delivery of core business analysis activities across a range of business delivery processes, including, but not limited to, Agile frameworks.
• Ensure that appropriate and accurate documentation is created and maintained throughout the project lifecycle to support User Acceptance Testing and post implementation aftercare.
  • Documentation should include a high level of technical specification, including any system architecture, data flows, integration points, configuration settings and any customer development wherever necessary, to ensure clarity, traceability and ease of maintenance.
• Develop a strong understanding of technologies used within the business, to be able to provide best approach insight for business stakeholders to make informed decisions.
• Lead “As-Is” requirement gathering and “To-Be” process modelling with a technical focus.
• Ensure that technical requirements are thoroughly analysed and clearly documented, supporting a shared understanding across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Actively participate in discussions with the development team to help shape the implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Constructively challenge technical approaches where necessary, promoting best practices, ensuring that the most effective solution is delivered.
• Review existing processes and use data analysis to support business decisions, using SQL, Excel etc.
• Provide insights into system integrations, APIs, and automation possibilities.

What we are looking for:

• Able to understand and read technical documentation, leading to more efficient requirement gathering and a better understanding of how Business requirements translate into Technical Requirements
• Can use their technical understanding and data to drive decisions and guide the business towards the path of least resistance
• Possess Agile or Scrum Certification (Scrum Master/Agile Practitioner preferred).
• Ability to work independently on technical projects, consulting seniors only for highly complex challenges
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques, including SQL and Excel
• Experience within a Financial Services environment would be beneficial

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other
• We challenge the status quo
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

• Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people’s future
• Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women’s career progression

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

Checks & Clearances

• All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Visa Requirements

• Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Business Performance Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, may all be considered.

Job Role: Business Development Executive Apprenticeships (Health & Social Care)
Location: Hybrid (Hooton office attendance once per month / once per week if NW based)
Salary: £30,000 £34,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £4,500 per year
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Travel: National travel required (employer visits, events, with mileage/overnight stays covered)

Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious and results driven Business Development Executive to support the growth of apprenticeship provision within the Adult and Child Health & Social Care sectors.
This role focuses on generating new employer partnerships, promoting apprenticeship pathways, and driving monthly learner start targets. You will work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure employers receive a seamless, high quality service from initial engagement through to learner enrolment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in apprenticeships, training, or employer engagement who thrives in a target driven environment and enjoys building long lasting partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
New Business Development

• Identify, engage, and convert new apprenticeship opportunities across Health & Social Care, Childcare and related sectors.
• Conduct outreach via calls, meetings, employer visits, online presentations, events, and networking.
• Promote the benefits and ROI of adult and child care apprenticeships to employers of all sizes.
• Manage a live sales pipeline and work to agreed KPIs and monthly start targets (10 per month as baseline).
• Deliver persuasive presentations to employer audiences, both virtually and face to face.

Employer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, ensuring they understand funding changes, apprenticeship standards, and learner progress.
• Act as the first point of contact for new and existing employer enquiries.
• Provide clear guidance on apprenticeship processes, incentives, onboarding steps, and workforce development solutions.

Cross Team Collaboration

• Work closely with administration, trainers, assessors, and quality teams to ensure smooth onboarding and exceptional service delivery.
• Support marketing activities with content contributions, employer stories, and social media insights.
• Attend exhibitions, careers events, fairs, and networking opportunities to raise brand awareness and generate leads.

Reporting, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate CRM records, employer data, and pipeline reports.
• Gather employer feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support bid activity and tender submissions for new income streams.
• Participate in quality reviews and external inspections where required.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in new business development or lead generation, ideally in apprenticeships or training.
• Confident and persuasive communicator with excellent presentation skills.
• Proven ability to build rapport with employers and influence decision makers.
• Understanding of the Health & Social Care sector (adult and/or child).
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline and work towards KPIs and revenue targets.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan travel, manage priorities, and work autonomously.
• Confident using CRM systems, MS Office, and digital platforms.

Desirable

• Experience in apprenticeship employer engagement (levy/non levy).
• Understanding of ESFA funding rules, apprenticeship standards, and Ofsted expectations.
• Knowledge of skills shortages and workforce development challenges within Health & Social Care.

Benefits

• £4,500 annual car allowance
• Bonus scheme for exceeding monthly apprenticeship start targets
• Hybrid working model (monthly Hooton office; weekly if NW based)
• Overnight accommodation for national travel
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture

Interview Requirement
Shortlisted candidates will complete a 15 minute presentation during interview:
Topic:
The benefits of apprenticeships in adult and child care presented as if to a potential employer.
(I can create a full presentation script and slide deck for you if needed.)

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Robert Rowe (phone number removed)
(url removed)

Remote UK with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites
55,000 to 70,000 basic plus uncapped commission (10% of Margin), OTE 40,000 + 400 per month car allowance

Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys opening new doors and building credibility within the defence and telecom sectors, to join an established but growing company where you will be driving new business revenue growth, while being incentivised with a great commission scheme.

This company operates in a specialist part of the communications market and has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality microwave radio and network solutions. They are growing, have projects already underway with leading defence contractors, and are now ready to expand their reach across Defence and with major ISPs. You’d be joining a small, experienced team that backs its people, invests in long term partnerships and has a track record of winning complex technical work.

In this role you’ll focus on new business development across Defence and large telecoms customers. You’ll build relationships with MOD stakeholders, industry primes and major ISPs, while identifying opportunities, qualifying projects and driving them through the sales cycle. Most of the role is external facing, picking up conversations, developing trust and positioning the business for upcoming programmes. You’ll also work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure proposals, capability and delivery all align with customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a background in sales within the defence sector and understands how the MOD and primes operate. Existing Defence relationships are a real advantage. Experience selling telecoms, network infrastructure or microwave radio solutions would be beneficial but is not a necessity and they are happy to train and up-skill in these areas. DV or SC clearance, or eligibility for it, would be beneficial, although not essential. What matters most is someone who is driven, credible, comfortable owning new business targets and able to speak confidently to senior stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager looking to make a big impact in a growing division, open new accounts, and work in a sector with huge long-term potential. The earning potential is genuinely strong, the market is busy, and you’ll have the autonomy to shape how this part of the business grows.

The Role:

• Drive new business development across Defence, industry primes and large ISPs
• Build and manage relationships with MOD, defence partners and telecoms customers
• Identify, qualify and develop opportunities for microwave radio and network solutions
• Work closely with internal teams on proposals, capability alignment and bid preparation
• Contribute to revenue growth by targeting new Defence programmes and telecom projects
• Remote working with travel to customer sites and Head Office in Liverpool when required

The Person:

• Proven sales experience within the Defence sector - Critical National Infrastructure or Telecoms industry experience beneficial
• Strong understanding of MOD processes and industry primes
• Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure or microwave radio solutions is beneficial however training will be provided here
• DV or SC clearance, or eligibility, preferred

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.