About the CDS Technology team

We create and develop software that makes a difference to people’s lives. We work on projects that fit with the CDS core values of making a positive difference, and we feel good about our work.

Our hybrid working model is centred around a team delivery approach; meaning our people come first. Supporting each other to balance work and life is core to our success, so if it works for you and for the team we have a winning formula. We measure our successes by what we achieve in our working week, over when the work is done. Plus, with limited client site visits we really have adopted a flexible approach to project delivery which works for everyone.

About the role

CDS is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our growing team. We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret complex data, and experience in driving process improvements across an organization.

In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between business and technology, facilitating clear communication and understanding of our clients' business requirements. If you excel at translating business needs into technical solutions, and love seeing real change, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

The key person for deep knowledge of client business requirements to ensure we are focused on the right things before starting development. Elicit, analyse, validate, specify, verify, and manage the real needs of the client stakeholders across different industries on primarily agile projects. Refine requirements and support development in delivering software solutions to client requirements.

We are looking for someone who can

Build relationships with clients across multiple industries.
Act as the conduit between the client and the internal project teams through which requirements flow and being involved at some level throughout the entire software development life cycle.
Play a key role in delivering bespoke complex technology solutions.
Capture client requirements.
Write User Stories or functional specifications.
Manage workload across projects while working closely with internal design and UX, project management, technical, and test teams.

Requirements

Experience writing User Stories and Functional Specifications.
Solid experience in Agile and Waterfall methodology.
Experience with Stand-Ups and Review Sessions.
You will be able to work proactively in a cross-functional and multi-disciplined team.
You will be proactive, organised, and able to work collaboratively.
Have an open and inquisitive mind towards learning.
A great team player that has gained the respect of others.
A clear, confident, and effective communicator who is comfortable speaking with customers.

It would also be beneficial, but not essential to be/have

Any exposure to Public Sector and GDS standards would be an advantage.

Vetting

Due to the nature of this role and the business, you will need to either currently hold UK Government clearance to a minimum of SC level or be able to undergo and maintain this level of clearance.

Hybrid & Homeworking

To ensure the health, safety & wellbeing of our employees we have minimum standards for homeworking environments which must be maintained. Further details available on request.

.Salary range £35,000-£43,000

In return we offer

Attractive base salary
25 days holiday + public holidays
Company pension and life assurance scheme
Medicash health plan online GP access, support services & discounted gym membership
Complimentary fruit, coffee, tea, and Friday drinks at the office
Wellbeing events/services in Leeds office
Cycle to work scheme
Season pass loan for rail & bus travel
A business focused on professional development and personal growth opportunities
Smart, engaged co-workers and a culture of inclusion, innovation, and opportunity

About CDS

CDS is an agency that enables strategic change in organisations. We help clients create, develop and deliver better services to meet the evolving needs of customers, employees and citizens.

Our experts specialise in technical enablement, operational transformation, experience transformation and business process outsourcing. We improve outcomes by resolving complex insight, digital, data, technology and print challenges.
Consequently, many of the largest, most complex organisations trust CDS to provide solutions that improve health, wealth and safety in the UK. For example:

Digitally transforming the ability to report crime online for UK police forces.
Building a new digital platform for the regulator Social Work England.
Providing behavioural analysis and insight to drive EE's evolving digital and customer service offering and delivering marketing and operational print management services to the Ministry of Defence

Our clients include National Rail Enquiries, the Cabinet Office, Bank of England, Open University and Insight Investments. We also work with global brands, including Coca Cola, McDonald’s and Microsoft.
Together with our parent company, Bailie Group, CDS is positioned as a leader in enabling change. We are a multi-award-winning agency recognised by the industries we serve and our peers for our innovations and contributions that truly make a positive difference.

Our Inclusive Culture

CDS positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us.

Recruitment Agency Disclaimer:

Bailie Group (including all operational companies under our parent company CDS, CDS Defence & Security, Newspress & Loop) operates with Preferred Suppliers list for recruitment agencies which are reviewed periodically. When we choose to work with a preferred supplier, this supplier will be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for specific roles (submitted via a secure online portal).

Bailie Group (including all operational companies under our parent company CDS, CDS Defence & Security, Newspress & Loop) only pay agency fees where an authorised member of the HR/Recruitment team has provided prior instructions to the recruitment agency to work on our behalf with reference to a particular role. We do not accept unsolicited speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Receipt of unsolicited CVs via email or any other online platforms does not imply an introduction to Bailie Group (including all operational companies under our parent company CDS, CDS Defence & Security, Newspress & Loop); therefore, no ownership of such candidates will be given. In the event that recruitment agencies submit unsolicited speculative CVs, we retain the right to contact, pursue and hire these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers. Should you wish to be considered as a preferred supplier in the future or feel you have a niche skill set you can help with, then please send some company information to Recruitment@Bailiegroup.co.uk

Naturally, we receive a high level of interest from recruitment agencies, and as such, we will only contact you should we wish to discuss this further, please reframe from sending multiple emails. Submission of any unsolicited speculative CVs to Bailie Group (including all operational companies under our parent company CDS, CDS Defence & Security, Newspress & Loop) will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this statement.

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