Business Analyst / Process Improvement Specialist

Business Analyst / Process Improvement Specialist Salary: £52,000 - £58,000 per year Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: Remote - Home Based Hours: 40 hours per week Additional Information: Location: Home based with national travel Map how we work today. Shape how we work tomorrow. The Aurora Group is undertaking a major programme of operational improvement to understand how our services operate today and to design simpler, more consistent and future‑ready ways of working, supported by emerging technology such as AI. Our ambition is to build the foundations for the “Education Organisation of the Future”, enabling great outcomes for learners through stronger processes, excellent data and well‑supported staff. With AI enabling improved possibilities, we are seeking a remote based Business Analyst / Process Improvement Specialist to play a key role in this journey. The role focuses on mapping operational processes across the Group and redesigning them with innovation in mind. The role Working across schools, colleges and central teams, you will review how work is currently done, document and analyse end‑to‑end processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to design clear, agreed future‑state ways of working. Your work will ensure that all future solutions are built on robust, well‑understood operational foundations that will improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality This role does not select or implement systems or AI tools; instead, it provides the vital insight and structure that allows those decisions to be made effectively. What you will focus on Mapping and documenting current “as is” processes Designing clear, consistent “to be” processes Identifying inefficiencies, duplication, risk and compliance gaps Supporting strong data quality, MIS alignment and reporting Enabling organisational readiness for AI and automation Embedding a culture of continuous process improvement What we are looking for You will bring strong analytical and facilit