Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is \xe2\x80\x98Expert Hand, Human Touch\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x93 something you\xe2\x80\x99ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. We are more than just a law firm, we\xe2\x80\x99re a team, working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life\xe2\x80\x99s ups and downs.

Whichever team you join, working here you\xe2\x80\x99ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We\xe2\x80\x99ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. The work we do has been recognised in the awards we\xe2\x80\x99ve won. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to being even better, and our awards help to show we\xe2\x80\x99re on the right track.

Your Role

The Business Analyst role sits within the Irwin Mitchell\xe2\x80\x99s Chief Information Officer\xe2\x80\x99s team and will support the Service & Platforms or Change Teams. This role is essential in helping the business realise its ambitious vision through the identification and implementation of transformational change.

The Business Analyst will have dual responsibilities:

• Contributing to the community of Business Analysis at Irwin Mitchell to ensure we support the growing needs of our transformation teams. This involves using and developing the tools and practices that support the quality research, analysis and design needed to make the step changes towards our strategic objectives.
• Completing the analysis activity across the projects in our portfolios. This involves working with the delivery teams and senior and lead analysts to conduct the analysis activity in the programmes using the best approach and support the delivery team in finding solutions that solve the problem or meet the business need and are aligned to our target business designs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and solve problems by using data to identify and prioritise genuine problems and completing problem solving activity. You will also elicit information by exercising curiosity and using a range of business analysis tools and techniques to conduct the research needed to build an understanding of the business need or problem for a project or activity.
• Act as the conduit between a variety of parties, gathering and translating information and subsequently conducting engagement and facilitation activity with a range of different stakeholders to build understanding and consensus on a project or activity. You will also analyse and synthesise complex information to create focus and find solutions to complete the required analysis activity and solution evaluation on projects.
• You will also support in delivering the solution or design to meet the intended need and resolves the problem. You will communicate with stakeholders and use persuasion to deliver outcomes aligning with the strategic directions of the organisation.
• You will drive focus on customer value and centricity and encourage business growth You will help prioritise client\xe2\x80\x99s issues and address them in best manner, is guided by client feedback in delivery of their duties.

Our Apprenticeship

Who is it for?

This is a 24-month apprenticeship programme is perfect for anyone who wants to gain hands-on business analysis exposure within the UK\xe2\x80\x99s largest full-service law firm. You will learn and perform the \xe2\x80\x98Business Analyst\xe2\x80\x99 role and provide regular and insightful feedback to stakeholders whilst also using and developing the tools and practices that support the quality research, analysis and design needed to make the step changes towards our strategic objectives.

This apprenticeship is a great alternative to university, as it gives you the chance to earn while you learn. It also helps you to work towards achieving the Level 4 Business Analyst apprenticeship, helping to develop your career from day one.

What will I study?

• This programme will equip you to become a change professional who helps Irwin Mitchell deliver business and digital change successfully.
• Each module develops the core set of skills needed to successfully complete the apprenticeship. Within each module, you will discover, practice and apply what you have learned.
• You will regularly investigate and analyse solutions to ensure the right one is chosen.
• You will experience a flexible learning journey using a blend of learning methodologies, including online learning, practical exercises, video content, coaching and workshops.
• The academic part of the apprenticeship is delivered by our apprenticeship training provider QA Training via distance learning. The modules you study will link to the Business Analyst function.

What are the entry requirements?

You\xe2\x80\x99ll need 5 GCSEs at grade A* to C or 9 to 4, including maths and English (or equivalent). You\xe2\x80\x99ll also need at least 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies) to meet the minimum academic requirements needed to complete this apprenticeship.

We are looking for individuals with the following:

• Broad range of analysis skills & techniques
• Flexible communication and facilitation
• Curiosity, tenacity, critical thinking
• Awareness of other competence around technology, people, process and data
• Emotional intelligence, empathy & Inclusivity
• Teamwork / team leadership
• Honesty and integrity
• Comfortable in uncertainty, adaptable
• Self-directed learning

What qualification will I gain?

You will attain the Level 4 Business Analyst apprenticeship upon completion of this programme.

When you finish this apprenticeship, we look to retain as many of our apprentices as possible. We can also look wherever possible to support further qualifications in the future.

What We Can Offer You

Our apprentices receive a full benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy additional leave
• 2 volunteering days a year to give back to the community (fully paid!)
• Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
• Contributory pension scheme
• We pay our apprentices a starting salary of \xc2\xa319,838 (UK regions) and \xc2\xa321,749 specifically in London
• Access to a variety of training and development resources

We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture.

Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group\xe2\x80\x99s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group\xe2\x80\x99s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

The background checks made will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks \xc2\xadwith a credit reference agency will also be undertaken. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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London

40 Holborn Viaduct, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2PZ

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IT Enablers

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