Senior Business Analyst

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market. 

The role

This role is a fantastic opportunity to deliver strategic and cross-cutting analysis spanning Rightmove’s product domains and business functions, and to drive and coordinate the delivery of this work end-to-end.

You will work as part of the central Programmes & Analysis team, specialising in providing analysis and delivery support across all areas of the business, helping to assess opportunities, shape decisions, solve problems, and make things happen.

What you’ll be doing

• Working closely with business stakeholders at all levels across the business, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality analysis, as well as stepping in provide light-touch Project Management where required
• You could be asked to assess a new product opportunity in one area, find the root cause of an issue impacting multiple business areas, or dive into multiple sources of data to answer some urgent questions
• You will be developing a broad understanding of Rightmove’s business model, organisational structure, and technical architecture, leveraging knowledge from other team members
• You will work with representatives from all areas of the business, including Sales teams, Finance teams, People teams, Operational teams, and teams throughout Product Development, building rapport and deepening your understanding with every interaction
• You will produce deliverables to suit multiple audiences – from detailed analysis to compelling and engaging presentations, to focused Executive summaries, project plans and RAID Logs
• You will move comfortably from high-level strategic activity to detailed technical analysis to delivery planning, sometimes in a single day
• You will also be helping to develop and shape the Business Analysis practice, driving high standards, and coaching and mentoring less experienced team members

We’re looking for someone who

• Believes strongly in the value that Business Analysis adds
• Can independently manage and deliver standalone pieces of work, balancing quality analysis with light-touch Project Management
• Is proactive and outcome-focused
• Loves solving problems and identifying innovative solutions
• Is curious, asks great questions and is always looking to develop their skills and knowledge
• Can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and is able to communicate complex or technical concepts in easily understandable ways, tailored to the audience’s needs
• Thrives within a fast-paced, complex and evolving environment
• Shares Rightmove’s values and is excited about helping others make their move

What you’ll bring to the role

• Experience of working within both Product/agile and formal Project & Programme delivery environment
• Organisational and commercial awareness to align work to objectives and value drivers
• Confidence in working across business and product domains, with the ability to onboard quickly within an unfamiliar area
• Strong stakeholder management, including the ability to build trust and alignment, guide decisions and influence outcomes
• Experience of Project Management and delivery, from initial shaping and scoping, through planning, delivery, managing risks and dependencies, ongoing progress reporting through to closure
• Expertise in eliciting and framing needs through discovery - translating stakeholder and customer insights into clear problem statements, hypotheses and decision-ready options
• Strong process and journey analysis capability (current/future state), using qualitative and quantitative evidence to pinpoint root causes, assess impacts, and prioritise the highest-value opportunities for change
• Proven ability to lead options analysis and support senior decision-making - clarifying trade-offs across value, risk, feasibility and operational impact, and making well-reasoned recommendations
• Strong analytical capability to interrogate data and evidence, validate assumptions, and synthesise insights into clear narratives, measures of success and decision-making artefacts

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen.

We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market.

Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here!  We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:

• We create value… by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
• We think bigger… by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
• We care deeply… by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
• We move together… by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.
• We make a difference… by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work , we’re clearly doing something right! 

If all of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making......

People are the foundation of Rightmove - We’ll help you build a career on it.

What we offer 

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.
• We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. 

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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