IT Business Analyst Apprentice

IT Business Analyst Apprentice - The Bicester Collection

Something Extraordinary Every Day™

As an IT Business Analyst Apprentice, you will learn about the techniques used by Business Analysts and begin to support and contribute to core IT Project activities.

You’ll be working alongside more experienced BAs, on real life BA deliverables, with the power to improve the systems, processes and digital technologies that underpin our business.

During the 18-month structured apprenticeship, you’ll also have the opportunity to work towards professional industry recognised qualifications. You’ll have a learning and development journey mapped across the duration of your apprenticeship, working with both external and internal mentors to shape your future career and build a portfolio of BA skills including:-

•  Investigation Techniques
• Business Process Modelling
• Requirements Engineering and Management
•  Data Modelling
• Gap Analysis
• Acceptance Testing
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management
• Business Impact Assessments
• Agile Ways of Working.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting strategy definition and business case development for new initiatives.
• Producing high quality requirements documentation
• Supporting business process mapping activities and solution design workshops
• Working closely with the Development team throughout the project life cycle to ensure that the requirements are understood and development is aligned
• Reviewing functional specifications / system design to ensure that the proposed solution will meet requirements
• Developing User Acceptance Test Scripts and support the UAT process
• Working closely with IT and business delivery teams to ensure smooth launch / go-lives
• Working closely with training resources to deliver training aspects, as and when required

Role requirements - All about you:

• You have a keen interest in learning and self-development
• You’re enthusiastic when it comes to dealing with changes or new challenges
• You’re collaborative when it comes to working with others and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You can proactively maintain a balance between work and learning
• You will also need to have both English and Maths at Grade C/ Level 4 or above at GCSE level or equivalent.

The apprenticeship is designed to give you the required learning and qualifications to become a business analysis professional. It is definitely not expected that you apply to the scheme with any prior business analysis qualifications (although if you do, and you want to apply, go ahead!).

Qualification you will be working towards:

• The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. 

There’s no one quite like us

The Bicester Collection are the worlds’ leading luxury shopping destinations, and we are committed to creating magical and memorable experiences for our guests. Taking the name of the founding Village, The Bicester Collection distinguishes the 11 Villages in Europe and China as one collection of destinations for our guests, our brand partners, our travel and tourism partners, our corporate and financial media, and our internal teams.

What we do for you

The key to our success is the quality and commitment of our people.

In return for your dedication and hard work, you’ll receive a generous salary and along with a competitive benefits package. This includes extra leave on your birthday and if you are getting married or moving, discounts throughout our villages, a very generous employee referral bonus, access to private medical and dental cover, along with many more benefits!

Come and live your story with us

We are diverse in background, age, experience and leadership style. We believe that an inclusive workforce makes magic happen. We have huge ambition for what we can achieve together and we want to have fun!