Senior Business Analyst
Posted 2 weeks ago by Talent
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Business Analyst involves working in a hybrid capacity, primarily in Manchester, to support a technical programme within the public sector. The position requires collaboration with technical teams to deliver user-centered solutions while adhering to Government Design Standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the public sector and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. This role is suited for analytical thinkers looking for a meaningful opportunity to contribute to digital service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion User-Centred Design principles within a technical environment.
- Apply Government Design Principles (GDS) Standards to all deliverables.
- Collaborate with User Researchers and UX Designers to translate user journeys into technical requirements.
- Lead Agile ceremonies and processes within cross-functional teams.
- Map and analyze complex public sector business processes.
- Bridge the gap between policy and technology.
- Drive process re-engineering initiatives to improve citizen experience.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in central government or public sector bodies.
- Proven track record of delivering digital services meeting GDS Service Standard.
- Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong experience in multidisciplinary UCD teams.
- Advanced proficiency in mapping complex business processes (BPMN).
- Ability to document technical concepts and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £400.00/daily
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Job Description Business Analyst Hybrid Working - 1-2 Days in Manchester £400 per a day inside IR35 6 Months initially We have a rare opportunity for two Business Analysts to join a dynamic technical programme within the public sector. Starting this January, you will work alongside technical teams to solve complex problems and deliver robust solutions. This role is ideal for analytical thinkers who thrive in technical environments and are looking for a secure, meaningful role to kickstart the year.
As a Business Analyst your key responsibilities;
- Champion User-Centred Design principles within a technical environment, ensuring all technical solutions are driven by user needs and research insights.
- Apply Government Design Principles (GDS) Standards to all deliverables, ensuring services pass GDS Service Assessments (Alpha/Beta/Live) and meet accessibility regulations.
- Collaborate with User Researchers and UX Designers to translate user journeys and service blueprints into actionable technical requirements and backlog items.
- Lead Agile ceremonies and processes within cross-functional teams, driving sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives to maintain delivery momentum.
- Map and analyze complex public sector business processes (As-Is and To-Be), identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for automation or digital optimization.
- Bridge the gap between policy and technology, ensuring that digital solutions comply with legislative frameworks and departmental strategy.
- Drive process re-engineering initiatives, focusing on reducing operational cost and improving the citizen experience through technical innovation.
As a Business Analyst you will have this experience;
- Extensive experience working within central government or wider public sector bodies, with a deep understanding of the unique constraints, governance, and policy drivers.
- Proven track record of delivering digital services that meet the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard.
- Experience guiding projects through GDS assessments (Alpha, Beta, Live) is highly essential.
- Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) with the ability to lead refinement sessions and manage complex backlogs in tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Strong experience working within multidisciplinary UCD teams.
- You must demonstrate how you have worked alongside User Researchers and Content Designers to turn user needs into technical specifications.
- Advanced proficiency in mapping complex business processes (BPMN) and identifying opportunities for technical efficiency and automation.
- Ability to understand and document technical concepts (e.g., APIs, data migrations, system integrations) and communicate them clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage conflicting priorities in a political environment.
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