Position Details
Job Title: Business Analyst Team Lead
Requisition ID: R10235374
Location: Cheltenham (with travel to London and Manchester)
UK Citizenship Required: Yes
Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Clearance Type: Highest Level of UK Government Clearance (requires UK national)
Salary: £77,000 – £110,000 DOE
Role Overview
You will be part of a team driving innovation across defence and national security, acting as a bridge between strategy and delivery. The role focuses on delivering impactful customer-facing work while leading a high‑performing Business Analysis community.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Business Analysts, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive
- Align the Business Analysis community with organisational strategy, ensuring consistent and high‑quality delivery across programmes
- Partner with leadership to shape resourcing, recruitment and workforce planning for the BA function
- Act as a visible ambassador for Business Analysis, promoting best practice across engineering and customer teams
- Maintain active involvement in customer‑facing delivery, contributing to projects and bringing insight back into the community
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and successful outcomes
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst with a strong track record in project delivery and stakeholder engagement
- Experience within the Defence or National Security sector, with a clear understanding of complex environments
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, User Experience principles and Systems Engineering practices
- Demonstrated experience of leading, coaching or mentoring others within a team environment
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight
- Private healthcare
- Cash health plan
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Performance‑based bonus
We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.
For more information or questions about the role, please contact talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.
