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Business Analyst

Salary

£40,000-45,000 , per year , inc benefits

Location

East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

IT & technology

Job ref

X3-1287076

Job posted

Posted 1 hour ago

Business Analyst
£45,000
6 Month FTC
East Midlands (Hybrid working)

 

We are working exclusively with a large, forward-thinking organisation seeking a Business Analyst to join their Digital & Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering impactful digital and business change initiatives across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify improvement opportunities, and support the successful delivery of projects from concept through to implementation.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Elicit, analyse and document business and user requirements, translating these into clear deliverables (epics, features, user stories)
  • Conduct business process mapping (As-Is / To-Be) and gap analysis to support transformation initiatives
  • Engage with stakeholders across the organisation through workshops, interviews and collaboration sessions
  • Support development of business cases, project documentation, and options appraisals
  • Define acceptance criteria and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Perform impact assessments across systems, processes, and operating models
  • Work within and support Agile delivery environments, including prioritisation of requirements
  • Facilitate smooth transition of delivered solutions into operational use, including testing and rollout support

Key Skills and Experience
We’re looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong blend of analytical, stakeholder engagement, and delivery skills.

Essential:

  • Proven experience in requirements gathering, analysis and documentation
  • Strong business process mapping/modelling experience
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to analyse complex business problems and propose practical solutions
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience working in a customer-focused or user-centred environment

Desirable:

  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • Exposure to higher education or complex public sector organisations
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., BCS/ISEB Business Analysis)

If you’re a proactive Business Analyst looking to make a real impact within a dynamic organisation, please apply using the link.

 

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