Apple Recruitment are recruiting for 2 x Senior Business Analysts on behalf of the NI Assembly. This
role will be for up to 12 months with possibility of extension. Hourly rate based on £44,039 p.a.
(+£4,875 salary supplement p.a.)
Job Description:
• Build knowledge and understanding of two main areas; o Current IS technology base –
infrastructure and software environments; and
o Assembly Procedures.
• Assist in the running of IS Office related Project and Change Management projects
• Work alongside Assembly Commission business units to assist in and improve the planning
and delivery of ICT enabled projects. This will involve:
o Assisting Assembly Commission business units by providing support in the delivery
of;
▪ Innovative digital solutions;
▪ Business improvement processes; ▪ Change management;
▪ Business mapping processes; and
▪ Guidance on how to make effective use of existing IT solutions.
• Information gathering, analysis and regular review meetings with Assembly Commission
business units: identifying potential key business development opportunities;
• Participate in business modelling processes, being conversant with techniques covering the
full range of modelling situations and have ability to gather insight from stakeholders and
communicate modelling results clearly to them.
• Understanding and experience of software product life cycle especially the Agile
development methodology;
• Providing business analysis of software development requests to support IS Application and
Infrastructure teams to ensure that requests align with the vision, objectives and strategy of
the organisation.
• Production of user stories in relation to software development requests and then working
collaboratively with the lead software developers to finalise these stories from a user and
technical point of view.
• Review design and requirements documentation in order to assist and support the end user
in the testing of developed systems. Support the recording of these results and provide
analysis and feedback to IS Developers.
• Manage and use feedback from customers and stakeholders to help measure effectiveness
of stakeholder management. Help develop and enhance customer and stakeholder
relationships.
• Manage contracted equipment or services suppliers to ensure project timetables are met
and services are being delivered to agreed standards via scheduled review meetings.
• Comply with the Assembly’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and
procedures.
• Manage information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory
requirements.
• You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission
reasonably requires of you.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word
format to Caroline Parker by Friday 27 th February @ 10am. You must also include a bullet pointed
synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below.
Essential Criteria:
Applicants for the post of Senior Business Analyst must, by the closing date for applications, have:
(i) A primary degree, 2:2 classification or post-graduate qualification, in computing or
information management related discipline*.
Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an
equivalent or higher standard to those stated.
AND
(i) Possess up to date PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

Successful candidates who do not have up to date PRINCE2 Practitioner certification will
be expected to attain this within the first six months following appointment.
AND
(ii) At least 3 years’ experience in each of the areas specified at a-c below;
OR
(iii) At least three GCE A-levels, grade C classification, in any subject.
AND
(iv) At least 5 years’ experience in each of the following areas:
(a) Managing, or assisting in the management of, complex** information
technology projects delivered using a formalised project management approach.
(b) Leading, or contributing to, the implementation of change programmes that
impact across different key business areas within an organisation.
(c) Anticipating and analysing problems to produce options and recommendations
to senior staff and/or decision makers.

AND
(v) Current PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
Successful candidates who do not have up to date PRINCE2 Practitioner certification will
be expected to attain this within the first six months following appointment.
*NB Only those courses with a computing or information management content of 50% or more will
be considered and applicants must give full details on the application form of how the content of the
course meets this requirement.

** A complex information technology project is defined as a project with a total budget value
greater than £200k and involving significant business change for a user base of 200+ users.
Further Details:
 Hourly Rate based on £44,039 p.a. (+£4.875 salary supplement p.a.)
 Duration: Up to 12 months with possibility of extension
 This role is due to start asap
 This business area offers limited hybrid working
 Closing date for CV submission to Apple: Friday 27 th February @ 10am

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format
to Caroline by Friday 27 th February @ 10am.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full
employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple
Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.