Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

The Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government with responsibility for administering the process of personal bankruptcy, administering the Debt Arrangement Scheme and recording Corporate Insolvencies in Scotland. The Agency operates independently and impartially whilst remaining directly accountable to Scottish Ministers.

AiB are looking for a senior business analyst to join their Business Development Team. The role of Senior Business Analyst is critical to helping the Agency ensure its business processes are effective, efficient and capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment.

AiB are embarking on a new Programme to develop an Application Gateway for external stakeholders to access our products. The senior business analyst will lead on an extensive requirement gathering exercise while supporting the project manager to deliver the expected benefits this will bring.

This includes new system functions building links to existing systems, data sharing agreements, introduction of AI and API integration with other services.

The Business Analysts team under the guidance of the Senior Business Analyst aim to continually review and analyse all business processes at AiB with a view to identifying where improvements could be made which have the potential to increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the business. This includes IT development of existing systems and operating models.

The Senior Business Analyst leads on the design and modelling of business-critical processes and through the evaluation of information gathered makes recommendations to the Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead large areas of Business Analysis delivery, owning the challenge, defining and agreeing the scope of delivery for your role within a multidisciplinary team and driving through to successful conclusions.

• Investigate Strategic and business needs and develop recommendations of service improvement and business solutions.

• Support in producing business and digital solution materials, e.g. using business and user requirements to produce technical specifications, or business benefit analysis in support of business cases Act as a source of expertise on accessibility, plain English and user-centred content design, promoting best practice across the organisation.

• Lead on communicating with stakeholders, clarifying needs and commitments through consultation and consideration of consequences while focusing on user and business needs Line manager to A3 Business Development officer.

• Develop or apply communication strategies to build relationships, using informal and formal channels to engage with stakeholders at all levels and resolving conflict where required.

• Identify and capitalise on improvement opportunities and identifying innovative ways to increase customer satisfaction through good user centred service design.

• Have people management responsibilities and support mentoring across teams, as required. Actively participates in the DDaT Business Analysis practice events.

• Work in line with the applicable Digital and Data standards in the Scottish Government, including the s Digital Scotland Service Standards and the Scottish Approach to Service Design.

• Provide support and advice to the Head of Corporate Services, Director of Case Operations and the Agency Chief Executive as required.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

The post is based in AiB Kilwinning, 1 Pennyburn Road, Kilwinning, KA13 6SA.

The Agency operates a hybrid working policy and staff are required to attend the office in Kilwinning at least two days a week. For the Business Development team this is Tuesday and one other day, usually a Wednesday.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday 21st July

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact brian.kennedy@aib.gov.uk.

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