Principal Business Analyst – HM Land Registry
Join HM Land Registry’s digital transformation programme – a large project modernising the systems and services that safeguard property ownership worth over £7 trillion across England and Wales.
Base pay range: £61,923 – £66,656 (dependent on location) plus 29% pension contribution and Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from a choice of seven HMLR offices.
Job Summary
As a Principal Business Analyst you will lead a major transformation programme within the Technology & Transformation portfolio, shaping business analysis across the organisation, influencing senior leaders and driving high‑impact change. You will mentor a community of Business Analysts, establish B‑A best practices, and contribute to the broader BA practice at HMLR.
Responsibilities
* Lead and shape business‑analysis activity across a domain or programme, supporting design, problem‑solving, and delivery at an organisational level.
* Build strong relationships with senior leaders across Transformation & Technology and the wider organisation to agree scope, priorities, and analysis needs.
* Own the effectiveness of business analysis within the domain or programme, providing early insight, guidance, and assurance to senior stakeholders and delivery teams.
* Ensure high‑quality business process testing and acceptance activity, driving continuous improvement where needed.
* Set and embed appropriate business‑analysis tools, methods, frameworks, and ways of working, aligned to professional standards.
* Lead and develop Business Analysts through line and task management, building capability, managing demand, and making best use of available resources.
* Act as a senior leader within the BA practice and contribute to wider leadership across HM Land Registry.
Qualifications
* Professional qualification in Business Analysis from a recognised provider (e.g. BCS, IIBA, PMI) or working towards it.
* Significant IT Business Analysis experience, including a leadership role leading teams or programmes of work.
* Extensive and proven business‑analysis experience across a variety of delivery methodologies, including Agile and iterative software development.
* Strong experience of business modelling and business process testing, using a range of industry tools and techniques including BPMN.
* Experience of leading domain/programme level business analysis activity.
* Ability to coach and share own experience of being a high‑performing business analyst.
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries, communicating with stakeholders to build influence and credibility.
* Skilled and experienced in planning, implementing and leading change in a complex and evolving environment.
Location
HMLR promotes a blended approach. You are expected to spend at least 60% of your working time in the office (typically 3 days a week). Beyond this, a flexible, remote‑first approach is welcomed. Working hours and days are flexible with condensed working arrangements available.
Locations available: Plymouth, Croydon, Gloucester, Swansea, Coventry, Fylde, Peterborough.
Benefits
* Annual leave of 28.5 days paid holiday plus 8 public holidays.
* Clear progression pathway, including personalised training and development plans and accredited training days.
* Flexi‑time scheme – you decide what working hours work best for you.
* Opportunity to work condensed hours.
* Social and sports club.
* Employee assistance programme for counselling and support.
* Interest‑free loan for season tickets.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme (salary sacrifice).
* Positive culture, inclusivity, continuous learning and flexible ways of working.
Further Information
* Please apply with a CV that demonstrates evidence for the essential skills within the candidate pack/person specification above.
* HMLR does not hold a UKVI Skilled Worker License sponsor and cannot sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
* Five years of continuous UK residency are required for security clearance.
Contact
zee@inspirepeople.net
020 7871 8556
For more information, a Hiring Manager Q&A session will be held via Teams on Thursday, 15th of January at 12:30. Please register your interest here.
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