Business Analyst

Location: Peterlee (hybrid working available)
Salary: competitive, depending on experience 
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Business Change team to successfully deliver our projects and continuous change delivery plan. 
This role will take responsibility for the management and coordination of all Business Analyst activities from assessing business requirements for change, producing test plans, managing risks, right to implementation of projects and delivery of change within the agreed time scales.
This role requires an experienced Business Analyst with high levels of resilience and a drive as well as an excellent communicator with great attention to detail. 
Closely collaborating and developing key relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be key to success in this position.
What’s in it for you?
Salary- Competitive depending on experience
Annual leave- 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and we’ll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday!
Pension- 3% Employer Contributions. 
Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few).
Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app.
Motoring Benefits- access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire.
Community- ours is a great community to be a part of.  From free-vending machines and free on-site/local parking, through to charity fundraising events and regular onsite visits from businesses (including everyone's favourite, the pick-and-mix sweetshop), even an annual sports day and barbeque - it is a great place to call home.

Wagestream- a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers discounts on your shopping. 
About you
•    You have 3+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst ideally supported by professional qualifications such as ISEB, BCS, etc.
•    You have previous experience of User Story based requirements writing. 
•    Ability to successfully facilitate effective workshops and meetings to achieve desired outcomes is a must.
•    At least 3 years’ experience working in a project or business change in commercially focused environment.
•    Previous experience within the General Insurance industry would be an advantage, but not essential.
•    You have an engaging personality with excellent communication (both verbal and written) and relationship building skills.
•    You have ability to positively influence stakeholders and members of the project team to continuously drive progress and overcome challenges as required.
•    You’re able to demonstrate the ability to quickly understand & evaluate business requirements.
•    You have ability to prioritise your workload and balance multiple projects as appropriate.
•    You have good knowledge of both project and development life cycles and proven experience of delivering change.
About us:
You may not know the Auxillis name, but it is likely we have helped someone you know. Part of Redde Northgate plc, Auxillis are the leading provider of bespoke accident claims and mobility services for motorists, trusted by some of the UK’s best known motor insurers and motoring brands to help their customers when they need it most.
Be part of our future
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity to join our market-leading organisation and hold the relevant skills, we encourage you to apply today for an immediate consideration.