Graduate IT Business Analyst

Our client is a well-established organisation investing heavily in technology and business transformation. With a busy portfolio of IT and systems projects underway, they are growing their delivery capability and looking for ambitious early-careers talent to grow with the business. This is an environment where graduates are given genuine responsibility early, supported by experienced analysts and project professionals who are invested in your development.

The Role As a Graduate Business Analyst, you will sit at the heart of the project delivery team, acting as the bridge between the business and IT. You will support the end-to-end delivery of business systems and IT projects - helping to capture what the business needs, test that solutions work as intended, and keep stakeholders informed along the way. You will also spend time out in the business, mapping how things work today, spotting opportunities to do them better, and helping to turn those ideas into practical, effective solutions.

This role suits a curious, analytical graduate who enjoys problem-solving and communicates with confidence.

Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end delivery of business systems and IT projects, contributing across requirements gathering, testing, issue management, and progress reporting Analyse existing business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the implementation of effective solutions Gather, document, and validate business requirements through workshops and stakeholder engagement Assist with test planning and execution, including user acceptance testing (UAT) Track, manage, and escalate project issues and risks, ensuring timely resolution Produce clear project documentation, status reports, and management updates Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business and IT Support change management and user adoption activities during system rollouts What You'll Bring Essential A degree in Computer Science, Business & IT, or a related discipline Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive, curious mindset and a genuine interest in business and technology Desirable A placement/industrial year in a business analysis, IT, or project environment Exposure to business systems, process mapping, or project delivery methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) Why Apply?

Competitive graduate salary and benefits package Structured training, mentoring, and a clear development pathway Genuine responsibility and project exposure from day one Supportive, collaborative team culture Opportunity to grow into Business Analysis, project management, or IT leadership roles

How to Apply

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