AgileGrid Solutions
Business Analyst
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About The Company
EKIM Consulting Limited is a leading consultancy specializing in delivering innovative solutions across various sectors, including defense, government, and technology. With a strong focus on strategic partnerships and a commitment to excellence, EKIM Consulting has established itself as a trusted partner in enabling organizations to achieve their transformation goals. The company prides itself on its deep industry expertise, tailored approach, and dedication to fostering long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike. Through its comprehensive services in Business Analysis, Project Management, and Technology Consulting, EKIM Consulting continuously strives to support clients in navigating complex challenges and driving sustainable growth.
About The Role
EKIM Consulting is actively seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to join their dynamic team, supporting projects within the UK Defence sector. This permanent position is based in Farnborough, offering a hybrid working model with 2-3 days onsite per week to facilitate collaboration and effective stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements for complex platforms and applications tailored to secure and regulated environments. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must currently hold an active SC security clearance. The role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile defense projects, ensuring that technological solutions meet stringent security standards and operational needs.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Qualifications
- Recent experience delivering Business Analysis within the UK Defence sector or Military environments.
- Proven expertise in requirement gathering, process modeling, and documentation, including the use of entity diagrams and relevant frameworks.
- Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridge the gap between IT and business teams.
- Current active SC security clearance is mandatory.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant academic qualifications or certifications in Business Analysis, such as CBAP or PMI-PBA, are desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document detailed business and technical requirements for defense projects.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, entity diagrams, and process flows, aligned with project standards.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure clear understanding and agreement on project scope and deliverables.
- Collaborate closely with technical teams to ensure requirements are translated effectively into system design and implementation.
- Support the deployment of technology platforms and applications within secure environments, ensuring compliance with security protocols and regulations.
- Assist in the testing and validation of solutions to confirm they meet specified requirements and quality standards.
- Contribute to risk management and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders to provide project updates and gather feedback.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
EKIM Consulting offers a competitive salary package complemented by a comprehensive benefits scheme, including health insurance, pension contributions, and paid leave. The role provides opportunities for professional development through training and certification programs, fostering continuous learning and career growth. The company promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation. Additionally, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and the chance to work on high-profile projects within the defense sector, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking impactful and meaningful work.
Equal Opportunity
EKIM Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we actively promote a workplace culture that values and supports individual differences.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location