Agile Requirement Gathering and Product Backlog Support (Senior Business Analyst)

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Summary of the work NHS Improvement is going through a phase of rapid development of analytical dashboards, tools and data service platforms. This has resulted in an immediate requirement for a senior Agile Business Analyst to support our technology and data portfolio. Interviews are anticipated to be 23 November, in London. Specialist role Business analyst Expected Contract Length 6 months initially with the option for NHS Improvement to extend. Latest start date Monday 4 December 2017 Maximum Day Rate Up to £540 inclusive of expenses, any agency fees & exclusive of VAT. Please note NHS Improvement anticipates this role will be within IR35. Who Speclialist Work With You'll be working for the Technology & Data Teams within NHS Improvement. A matrix management structure is in place and you will report to various Product Managers. What Specialists Work On • Senior Business Analyst with significant experience of running requirements gathering and backlog grooming in complex agile projects and programmes of work. • Delivering Agile Business Analysis services to key programmes and projects, delivering a variety of systems and applications, including: financial monitoring; cost transformation; digital services; data collection; business intelligence and; analytics. • Mentoring in-house BAs and Product Managers in Agile Business Analysis. Skills & Experience • have significant experience as a Senior Business Analyst in an Agile setting, using Behaviour Driven Development to deliver fit for purpose solutions in complex commercial environments. (30 points) • have significant experience of stakeholder relationship management and an ability to influence challenging stakeholders in an environment of competing priorities. (10 points) • have at least five years experience of steering product development teams to develop roadmaps, objectives and milestones. (10 points) • have at least five years experience of leading and mentoring other Business Analysts to drive best practice and effective knowledge transfer. (10 points) • have at least five years experience of requirements gathering to deliver iterative changes that meet business needs. (10 points) • have at least five years experience of managing backlog grooming processes in complex agile projects and programmes of work. (10 points) • have experience of delivering Agile Business Analysis to a variety of systems and applications including: financial monitoring; cost transformation; digital services; data collection; business intelligence and; analytics. (10 points) Nice to Haves • evidence of an agile business analysis qualification, quality assurance experience, data analytics experience and/or software development experience. • evidence a degree level (or equivalent) qualification in an analytical and/or technical discipline. • demonstrate work experience of the NHS or other healthcare systems (including overseas). • demonstrate an understanding of public procurement. Work Location NHS Improvement, 133-135 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG Working Arrangments We expect you to be present in the office, as face-to-face engagement is considered to be most effective. This role may involve travel to one or more regional offices including but not limited to; Taunton, Leeds, Manchester, Derby and Birmingham. When travelling outside of London, travel expenses will be paid, in line with our internal policy. Working from home may be possible on occasion, but only by exception. Security Clearance Security clearance is not required. Suppliers must verify proposed candidate's right to work in the UK and any qualifications essential to delivery of the requirement, before the candidate is submitted. Where relevant, copies of work VISA/EU passport may need to be provided to us, in advance of the start date. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 4 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team within our organisation and with external suppliers. • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions. • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes. • Share knowledge and experience with other team members. Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. 1.What is the lead time for feedback once the application is submitted? 2.Any chances of change in start date as the latest date mentioned is Monday 4 December 2017? 3.What are the other expenses which will be paid? 4.Any specific format(pdf,doc) in which CVs to be sent later 5.Is occasional remote working allowed? 6.Is there any travel involved in this role and will the travel expenses be paid ? 7.Is the rate inclusive or exclusive of VAT? 8.Would you consider work permit holders (e.g. Tier 2 General Visa) and EU passport holders for this role ? 1. Feedback will be provided in December.2. 4th December is the latest anticipated start. A date must be put forward in the application, "ASAP" or similar proposed start dates will be rejected.3. Travel & accommodation expenses (in line with internal policy) will be paid when travelling outside of London. All other expenses (including travel to base location) must be included in the offered rate.4. Work history will be requested after sift (MSExcel). We may also request a CV (MSWord).5. See published role.6. See answer 3 (above).7. See published role.8. See published role. 2. 1. Is this role a replacement for the Agile Requirement Gathering and Product Backlog Support which we submitted a person for? 2. Will the person be considered for this role? 3. If this is not a replacement role why was the previous role cancelled? 4. Is there a person in post for the role that might stay in post? 1. The role previously published (Agile Requirement Gathering and Product Backlog Support) did not fully reflect the seniority of the requirement. The DOS2 portal does not permit roles to be modified once advertised meaning it was necessary to withdraw the role and re-publish with revised details.2. We are not able to see or transfer candidates submitted for a role that is withdrawn before the deadline. To be considered, please review your candidate against the new role and should the candidate remain credible for the revised role, please submit an application.3. See answer to your Q1.4. No. 3. Can you clarify the rate & IR35? Rates submitted must be inclusive of all expenses, any agency fees & exclusive of VAT. We have determined that off-payroll working rules (IR35) apply to this requirement. The successful supplier will be responsible for paying the resource’s intermediary and must;• calculate a deemed direct payment to account for employment taxes associated with the contract• deduct those taxes from the payment to the worker’s intermediary• report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) through Real Time Information (RTI) the taxes deducted• pay the relevant employers’ NICs Further information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/off-payroll-working-in-the-public-sector-reform-for-fee-payers