Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.
NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.
At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.
About the role
Hear from the Hiring Manager
" Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for sustainable decommissioning of the fleet of Magnox nuclear power stations and nuclear research facilities at Harwell, Winfrith and Dounreay. Over the coming years the company is due to double in scale, with the mission broadening to include decommissioning the UK’s Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactors.
The recently launched 10-year strategy for NRS has four key areas: Deliver our existing commitments safely, securely and sustainably. Transform how we operate our business. Innovate across technology, systems thinking and the future potential of our sites. Grow to take on new missions in a careful and considered way.
A fit for purpose IT infrastructure is a key enabler to implement the above strategy. The NRS IT team is currently growing to support this mission, modernising existing systems to eliminate technical debt, and creating integrated and digitally enabled platforms and systems to allow smarter working.
The NRS Business Analysis (BA) team, work with all aspects of the business to deliver projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies and as a relatively new team there will be opportunities to develop and optimise processes to support the requirements of the business, the IT PMO and project managers.”
This opportunity is for a BA who will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions to enable the delivery of the IT Transformation Programme and other projects across the existing and future business.
Key Deliverables
- As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support the Lead Business Analyst and project delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience, and competence including:
- Requirements Engineering:
- Eliciting of business requirements from stakeholders through a range of techniques including document analysis, interview, workshops, and observations.
- Supporting solution design and procurement by working with testers to design testable requirements, acceptance criteria and test cases and maintaining traceability between each.
- Process Improvement:
- Creating business process models and workflows for AS-IS and TO-BE states and gap analyses to illustrate differences.
- Supporting the continuous improvement of business analysis and ITPMO processes.
- Supporting the Business Improvement Team as required.
- Communications:
- Supporting project managers and ITPMO and other BAs to deliver quality Business Analysis artefacts to underpin project delivery.
- Acting as the bridge’ between business units and IT technical teams including solution architects, developers and testers.
- Actively promote the role of the BA team and process improvement within IT and across NRS.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified business analyst with BCS Practitioner Level qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Excellent analytical skills with experience using a wide range of business analysis tools, techniques, and knowledge of best practice.
- Demonstrable experience of eliciting business requirements and process mapping.
- Experience using a wide range of business analysis tools, techniques, and knowledge of best practice.
- Evidence of involvement in both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience of facilitating stakeholder workshops to elicit requirements and optimise processes.
- Experience within the public sector, engineering, or other highly regulated industries, which can be applied to NRS.
Please note - We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, so we would encourage you apply as soon as you can.
Benefits Package
- Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
- Flexible working – where possible.
- The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
- Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
- Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
- Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
- Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
- We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at NRS.
Additional Information
Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.
There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.
At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.
We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.
