Business Analyst - Junior / Graduate level - Manchester
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Position Overview & Specifications
Junior Business Analyst - based in Manchester
We are looking for an Graduate or Junior Business Analyst to join a rapidly expanding and innovative team.
Innovation is at the heart of this organisation, and you will play a vital part in driving forwards both business and IT change.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a people-centric, collaborative environment at their head office in Manchester.
Career paths are clearly laid out, so this is an excellent chance to truly progress your career!
Responsibilities:
- Strong experience to both IT and Business change!
- Appreciation of using Agile delivery methodologies and can apply them appropriately!
- Has worked with other Business Analysts to understand worked across many complex workstreams or projects!
- Strong verbal and written communications
- Has the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
- Always desired to learn new things and is looking for a challenge
We are just looking for someone who has experience working within an IT and change environment that wants to take that step into Business Analyst! Whether that's through work experience or a placement study - we're open to different levels of experience!
The role is a hybrid model, so you need to be a commutable distance to their Manchester offices
Click apply or email Rachel.Leong@oliverjames.com for more details!
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.
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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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Analyst - Junior / Graduate level - Manchester roles across Oliver James Associates'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 HR Consulting.
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 £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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