Business Analyst
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | up to £50,000 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bolton |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 306319FAJ |
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Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Bolton Office | Hybrid (2 days per week)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
UK applicants only | No sponsorship
At Outcomes First Group, we’re reimagining work/life balance. As part of our 4-Day Working Week trial (4DWW), you’ll work fewer hours for the same pay*, in a culture recognised six years running as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
We’re the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, empowering every child to thrive through personalised learning and opportunity.
About the Role
The Business Analyst at Outcomes First Group will play a key role in working with all business areas to define key requirements and create process mapping to identify areas of continuous improvement, optimise technology to drive operational efficiency and support a range of transformational projects to deliver continued success and the delivery of high quality services.
They will analyse and understand a business problem or opportunity, undertake research and analysis to become a suitable expert in how a department works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology. They will identify solutions with the business to resolve the problem(s) and / or explore the opportunity. The Business Analyst will work closely with IT colleagues to ensure all solution design, procurement and implementation is fit for purpose and supports the strategic aims of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering: Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather, define, and document business requirements, using a MoSCoW approach to drive prioritisation.
Business Process Analysis: Draft and analyse current business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement through process changes and technology solutions and create the ‘to be’ vision aligned to strategic objectives.
Solution Design: Collaborate with technical teams to input to the design of IT solutions that meet business needs and participate in the procurement of any required solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Drive effective communication and engagement across the business ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements, progress, issues and proposed resolutions.
Data Analysis: Work collaboratively with Data Analyst colleagues in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to align with business requirements and strategic objectives.
Use Cases: Work with IT colleagues to create Use Cases in support of IT solution procurement and implementation.
Project Support: Work collaboratively with Project Managers as part of the programme / project team and act as BA leads across various transformation projects.
Change Management: As part of an ADKAR approach to Change, act as a key advocate of change and help to use the business requirements and other artefacts to help design and implement success business change to drive support and engagement across the organisation.
Documentation: Prepare clear, comprehensive documentation including business requirements, process maps, use cases, as examples.
Continuous Improvement: Act as a champion for continuous improvement, working with colleagues across the organisation and in particular Central Operations.
Why Join Us?
Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.
By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion.
Benefits
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and more
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes.
All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
**4DWW is applicable after successful completion of 6 months probation period.
Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Bolton Office | Hybrid (2 days per week)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
UK applicants only | No sponsorship
At Outcomes First Group, we’re reimagining work/life balance. As part of our 4-Day Working Week trial (4DWW), you’ll work fewer hours for the same pay*, in a culture recognised six years running as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
We’re the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, empowering every child to thrive through personalised learning and opportunity.
About the Role
The Business Analyst at Outcomes First Group will play a key role in working with all business areas to define key requirements and create process mapping to identify areas of continuous improvement, optimise technology to drive operational efficiency and support a range of transformational projects to deliver continued success and the delivery of high quality services.
They will analyse and understand a business problem or opportunity, undertake research and analysis to become a suitable expert in how a department works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology. They will identify solutions with the business to resolve the problem(s) and / or explore the opportunity. The Business Analyst will work closely with IT colleagues to ensure all solution design, procurement and implementation is fit for purpose and supports the strategic aims of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering: Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather, define, and document business requirements, using a MoSCoW approach to drive prioritisation.
Business Process Analysis: Draft and analyse current business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement through process changes and technology solutions and create the ‘to be’ vision aligned to strategic objectives.
Solution Design: Collaborate with technical teams to input to the design of IT solutions that meet business needs and participate in the procurement of any required solutions.
Stakeholder Communication: Drive effective communication and engagement across the business ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements, progress, issues and proposed resolutions.
Data Analysis: Work collaboratively with Data Analyst colleagues in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to align with business requirements and strategic objectives.
Use Cases: Work with IT colleagues to create Use Cases in support of IT solution procurement and implementation.
Project Support: Work collaboratively with Project Managers as part of the programme / project team and act as BA leads across various transformation projects.
Change Management: As part of an ADKAR approach to Change, act as a key advocate of change and help to use the business requirements and other artefacts to help design and implement success business change to drive support and engagement across the organisation.
Documentation: Prepare clear, comprehensive documentation including business requirements, process maps, use cases, as examples.
Continuous Improvement: Act as a champion for continuous improvement, working with colleagues across the organisation and in particular Central Operations.
Why Join Us?
Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.
By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion.
Benefits
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and more
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes.
All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
**4DWW is applicable after successful completion of 6 months probation period.