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 facilitation skills, with experience in improving processes (ideally in complex and/or regulated environments).

You will have

Proven experience mapping and improving operational processes across multi‑site organisations

Strong process mapping capability using BPMN, Lean or similar

Confidence engaging stakeholders and leading workshops

An understanding of MIS, data flows and reporting dependencies

A structured, methodical approach to improvement and change

PRINCE2 Practitioner status or equivalent experience

Why Aurora

Since 2015, Aurora has grown into one of the UK's largest providers in the SEND sector, supporting over 1,500 children, young people and adults across schools, colleges, residential homes and alternative provision, backed by nearly 2,000 staff.

We are values led, committed to safeguarding, equality and positive outcomes.

What you can expect

A key role with visibility and influence

Meaningful, large scale transformation work

Home based working with UK travel as required

A supportive culture that values learning and continuous improvement

Help us lead innovation across the sector; and develop our understanding of the skills our students will need in this ‘new world'

If you want a process improvement role with purpose and autonomy, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply?

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

Important

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.