Ben S.

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

About

๐Ÿข๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜€ As a Business Analyst Apprentice at Carter Jonas, I support the discovery, design, and delivery of technologyโ€‘enabled change across the organisation. Following a successful pilot, I led the rollout of a digital inspection platform to over 150 users, helping modernise and streamline property inspection processes. I work closely with external developers to manage Microsoft Business Central sprint cycles, from capturing and prioritising requirements through to clarifying scope, agreeing costs, and ensuring delivery stays within budget. Alongside this, I act as a PMO administrator, supporting the creation, governance, and closure of IT projects to ensure alignment with internal controls and compliance requirements. My role also involves contributing to the development of a bespoke document management system (DMS), conducting processโ€‘mapping exercises to identify inefficiencies and opportunities to apply new technologies, including Co-pilot, to improve operational efficiency. I regularly create branded, interactive whiteboards to support analysis sessions and lessonsโ€‘learned workshops, develop and maintain standard operating procedures, and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure accurate documentation of RAID logs, communication plans, and project work packages. Iโ€™m developing skills in stakeholder communication, risk identification, and agile workflows, with a strong focus on ITSD specifically ITIL principles & Lean Thinking. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜€ I played a hands-on role in coordinating and installing dual-monitor setups across Cambridge, Leeds, Bristol, and Northampton offices, providing direct technical support to end users. Alongside this, I was heavily involved in a large-scale company-wide laptop refresh project, reprovisioning hundreds of devices ranging from Dell machines to PC Specialist desktops. Building and configuring these systems gave me exposure to a wide range of BIOS settings and hardware-level processes. I also managed lease returns and ensured precise inventory tracking through PowerBI reporting. ๐Ÿ“Š ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ธ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜†๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜€ I supported the first-line IT teams by handling customer inquiries via email and phone. I focused on clear communication and timely resolutions to provide effective technical support and contribute to smooth IT operations.

Experience

  • IT Business Analyst Apprentice at Carter Jonas
    Sep 2025 - Present ยท 11 mos

  • Grassroots Football Referee at The Football Association
    May 2021 - Aug 2025 ยท 4 yrs 4 mos

    -Experienced part-time football referee, maintaining high standards of officiating. -Strong communicator, able to make confident and accurate decisions under pressure. -Developed active listening skills and trained in safeguarding practices. -Able to remain composed in high-pressure situations while ensuring participant safety. -Demonstrated humility and resilience, by learning from mistakes and constructive feedback. -Experienced in leadership on the pitch, managing players and situations effectively. -Committed to continuous development through regular training on evolving rules. -Adaptable and open-minded, applying learning to both personal and professional environments.

  • Sixth Form Student at The King's (The Cathedral) School
    Sep 2018 - Jun 2025 ยท 6 yrs 10 mos

    -Awarded the Head Teacherโ€™s Commendation in recognition of commitment and contribution to the Sixth Form -Studied three A-Levels (Computer Science, Biology, and Geography), achieving AAA in first-year exams -Achieved AAC at A 'Level -Served as a Computer Science Prefect, promoting interest in programming across the Sixth Form -Led the Sixth Form Programming Society, covering key historical developments and facilitating collaborative programming activities -Managed a Year 8 form, delivering weekly sessions on revision techniques and healthy lifestyle practices -Acted as a behavioural mentor, supporting student engagement and development -Organised and hosted events for disadvantaged children, including Christmas parties -Led a Year 8 Coding Club, teaching and mentoring students in fundamental coding skills -Delivered science experiments in primary schools to inspire interest in STEM subjects

  • Carter Jonas (Peterborough ยท On-site)
    • IT Service Desk Analyst
      Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 ยท 2 mos

      Following my Year 12 work experience, I secured a position as a Service Desk Analyst, working as part of a team managing a nationwide service desk for Carter Jonas, a dynamic and innovative leading UK property consultancy and estate agency.

    • IT Asset Coordinator
      Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 ยท 2 mos