Business Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a self-starter who is passionate about animal welfare? Are you an IT professional with experience in business analysis?
Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 14,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.
The IT department is at the beginning of a multi-year digital transformation programme, consolidating, replacing and implementing new systems to support the charity for the future.
This is the first time the charity has embarked on such a wide scale programme and to support this, there is a need for a talented business analyst to join the team.
This role will work alongside other business analyst and report into the lead business analyst. You will be working with internal and external teams to deliver the programme of change and will work across the whole project lifecycle from initial discovery to handover to operations. You will be expected to manage multiple project simultaneously.
This is an exciting time for Dogs Trust with the digital transformation programme central to the future of the charity. This role will suit a self-starter who wants to take ownership and drive the standards of business analysis and work to implement modern technologies.
We work in both waterfall and agile projects and expect candidates to have obtained internationally accredited certification including Diploma in Business Analysis or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
We are creating a passionate team of technology professionals, with a desire to make a change and enable the charity to reach its goals. If you are passionate about shaping business analysis and change practices, stakeholder engagement, gathering requirements and facilitating workshop, then this role will be ideally suited to you.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us on jobs@dogstrust.org.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Analyst roles across Dogs Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £47,000 - £51,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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