Development Programme – Junior Business Analyst

465978 Development Programme – Junior Business Analyst

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 14th July 2026

📍 Location: Swansea (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £30,485 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Fixed Term, Loan – 2 years – Full-time,

🏆️ Available Positions: 5

This two-year programme will combine classroom training with hands on experience, designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed in a long-term career in IT. The programme will commence with structured classroom training over a period of 4-8 weeks, primarily office based.

You’ll be part of an innovative IT community where we learn while we work and solve problems together. Using the most modern development environments, tools and latest cutting edge technologies you’ll work on systems and services that make a positive difference to the lives of every citizen in the UK.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are looking to fill up to 5 placements in its Information Technology Services (ITS) department.

We’re looking for people who are not afraid to challenge the norm, driven by a desire to make things better, and to be the best at what they do. If you have the same drive, passion for purpose and believe you would thrive in an Information Technology environment we’d love to hear from you.

Why choose this development programme?

On this development programme, you will be able to apply the knowledge you gain to your professional and industrial practice, giving you a valuable combination of professional experience and a highly desirable qualification.

You will benefit from:

Achieving an industry recognised BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
The opportunity to work in a professional area and be paid an executive salary.
Being able to study partly by work-based learning, which can be more immediately and clearly relevant.
Developing the tools and techniques and experience of working within an Agile digital delivery environment.
A mentor who will oversee your learning and development throughout the process.

Top Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of user requirements.
Work towards becoming responsible for the development and production of Business Analysis documentation/templates as defined by best practice. Developing in areas such as identifying, owning, presenting demos and reviewing user stories and supporting when presenting to wider teams and refining the stories from subsequent feedback.
Provide support to the development teams, learning how to manage queries and issues that may arise during sprints/retrospectives/meetings relating to requirements.
Learn to provide support to continually ensure that a shared understanding is established and maintained amongst the development team of the business requirement and how it is met by technical solutions.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here

Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme

Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Digital communities with clear career frameworks
On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)
On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Free parking

About You

To be eligible to apply for a placement you should have a passion for IT and be able to start on the programme on 7th October 2026. This is a fantastic way to earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills, along with an industry recognised qualification.

The programme will allow you to grow your wider skills such as teamwork, resilience, communication and problem-solving skills, along with developing your skills in business change management and analysis. Key areas that assist in enhancing your future employability opportunities.

You will be required to attend mandatory courses and sit exams throughout the course of the development programme. You are required to pass the exams in order to remain on the Business Analysis Development Programme and gain your BCS International diploma in Business Analysis.

We are looking for people who:
• Have an interest in IT.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Have good organisational skills, stay calm under pressure, and can prioritise when you have many different things to do.
• Are committed to the development programme and have enthusiasm to learn.
• Enjoy working with others and being part of a team.
• Are going to make the most of the time you spend with us.

On this programme, you’ll learn how to:

• Investigate wants, needs, problems and opportunities.
• Apply relevant techniques to structure information.
• Use modelling techniques and tools.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse requirements for business situations.
• See the drivers, and impacts of a proposed business change.
• Work as an Agile business analyst within a digital environment.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4v96Lkt

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 14^th July 2026