About us

Support National Grid Electricity Transmission transition to net zero by simplifying, aligning, and streamlining what and how things are done resulting in improved ways of working. Identify opportunities for business performance improvement and options to close organisational capability gaps while building and enhancing the ET business architecture. Working in matrix teams to ensure business information and terms are documented in a maintained current and future state architecture creating a common understanding of the ET business, resulting in reducing repeat analysis and duplication of work at the project level.

Working as a team leader and key contributor in a high performing team that strives to enhance strategic planning and contribute to cost reduction across the ET organisation. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in ambiguity, acting as a pioneer for new ways of working. The successful candidate will possess the ability to envision and establish a clear direction for the team, demonstrating a strong desire to advance their career, while taking charge of the team. There are promotion opportunities available for the right candidate.

National Grid is hiring for a Senior Business Analyst for our Electricity Transmission department as part of the wider Strategy & Transformation team. This is a hybrid role based in Warwick that will require at least 1-day a week on site.

Key Accountabilities

• To lead & support defining and documenting ET business architecture (i.e., capabilities, processes & systems at the enterprise level)
• Build strong relationships with ET colleagues, living the National Grid values: Do the right thing, Find a better way; and make it happen.
• Support teams in identifying capability gaps and provide solution options by researching industry best practice and trends
• Ensure effective escalation of capability gaps across ET
• Identify and understand all customer needs and target improvement actions with the largest cost benefit
• Share best practice, knowledge and lessons learnt with the wider Transformation team
• Contribute to defining and establishing relevant frameworks & standards (i.e., Process, continuous improvement)
  

About You

You will be an experienced Business Analyst with experience in Business Architecture to streamline processes, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and enhancing organisational capabilities. You will have experience in:

• Business analysis, and a strong background in Business Architecture to drive strategic analysis and process improvement initiatives
• Design, prepare and facilitate workshops, with excellent communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with the following methods and tools: TOGAF, Visio, Blueworks, Powerpoint, Excel, change management, project management, PowerBI, six sigma
• Requirements management, Business modelling and BPMN Standards
• Stakeholder relationship management – building good relationships and ability to influence
• Mentor, train, and lead others
• Strong ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Knowledge of the utilities industry and/or construction desirable

What You'll get

A competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

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