Apprentice Business Analyst

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Business Analyst to join the team based at our headquarters in Liverpool, UK. You will be part of our established Business Applications team which comes with a positive and supportive work environment, ideal for those who will be undertaking the Business Analysis Apprenticeship Programme. Alfred H Knight can provide you with skills for a lifetime, kickstarting your new career in business and technology!

The Junior Business Analyst works closely with other Business Analysts and business stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document business processes and software requirements for technology initiatives, including business information and web based applications. Acts as an intermediary between the business and IT development teams.

There will be ample opportunities for personal development and building your professional network within AHK. Whilst working towards your Level 4 Business Analysis Apprenticeship and BCS qualifications, you shall also benefit from mentorship from our Business Analysis team. Whilst working across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), there will also be opportunities to travel both domestically and internationally to one of our many facilities to work with the wider business.

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to talk to and present to a range of audiences.
• Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence based approach.
• Excellent teamwork skills, willing to share information and collaborate with peers.
• Strong relationship building skills, ability to build rapport with business stakeholders.
• The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes.
• A good understanding and grasp of information technology.
• A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change.

Desirable:

• Experience using modelling languages such as UML and BPMN.
• Commercial experience in a role working with business stakeholders.
• Understanding of Agile methodology and practices.
• Metals and Minerals sector experience.
• Experience using software tools, such as Asana, JIRA, LucidChart, MS Visio and Google Workspace.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong A Level results or equivalent (essential) in a relevant subject (IT/Maths/Business).

Required Languages:

• Spanish (desirable).

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.