Business Analyst | Public Sector

Business Analyst | Public Sector

At Staffline Recruitment we are working on behalf of a progressive public sector body who are currently seeking to recruit a data driven candidate with an interest in strategic and economic policy, research and analysis and corporate strategy,

The successful candidate will work as part of the organisation's Corporate Strategy and Planning Division who provide important support to the entire organisation in terms of strategy delivery and implementation, management information development, and economic and policy analysis.

The purpose of this role will be to provide high quality and relevant data analysis while working collaboratively to improve business processes and ensure ongoing improvement in data quality and availability.

Key duties will include:

• To contribute to and support the implementation corporate strategy and to help report progress to the Executive Committee, Board and Management team as appropriate.
• To support the Section Manager, Divisional Manager and wider Corporate Strategy & Planning and Strategic Policy teams in providing high-quality information, research and analysis, strategic planning and economic policy advisory expertise.
• To assist in preparing and delivering the annual results paper for the organisation to the Executive Committee.
• To establish, maintain and manage relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• To carry out analysis on the risk profile of clients.
• To manage and provide information to third parties for international rankings'
• To coordinate, manage and respond to information requests from Executives efficiently.
• To support the section manager in utilizing existing and emerging technologies, in collaboration with IT, and to optimize the use of data in supporting research and analysis.
• To ensure dignity, respect and equality are applied within and outside the Organisation and that a work life balance is supported as much as possible in the workplace.
• To undertake continuous learning and development through informal and formal learning and participation in the Performance Management and Development Review Process.
• To demonstrate flexibility in undertaking additional tasks that can arise or are assigned to this role.

Interested candidates will meet the following requirements:

• A third level qualification, to minimum of degree level recognised on the National Qualification Framework and relevant business experience is essential.
• Proven experience in a data driven role.
• Numerically competent and an ability to work with Excel, Power BI and Salesforce.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• A full current driving license is preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to meet tight deadlines and to work flexibly and independently on own initiative.
• Ability and flexibility to undertake International and domestic travel.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours when required.
• Ongoing flexibility and interest in career progression and development via opportunities, which may arise.

This permanent position will have a starting salary of €51,511. To be considered for this opportunity, please send an up to date version of your cv for immediate review to Laura Craughwell at Staffline Recruitment via the enclosed link.