Flexible working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance
and offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and
Homeworking may be possible depending on business
We also support flexible
start and finish times to help you manage your personal and professional
At GCHQ, we unlock the complex world of data and communications to keep
the UK and its citizens safe, both in the real world and online. with our British Intelligence partners in MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from
threats including serious organised crime, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. in GCHQ means you will have varied and fascinating work in a supportive and
As one of our Business Analysts, you will be at the heart of delivering change
Leading analysis for a portfolio of projects and contributing to
translate business and user needs into clear, actionable outputs. On a day-to-day basis, the role centres on producing clear, high-quality
analysis such as business models, process designs, option appraisals,
business areas, while managing differing perspectives and constraints. level strategic work, translating policy and wider organisational objectives into
The role involves a blend of independent work, acting as a primary business
analysis contact within a team, and collaborating with external partners such
As involvement in more complex projects grows, so does the
helping them develop their skills, and strengthening the wider business
analysis community.
You could be working within departments such as technology, facilities, or
opportunity to be part of significant projects across GCHQ that keep the UK
Extensive practical experience as a Business Analyst is essential, including
independent delivery analysis across a range of projects and programmes.
Sound business-modelling skills mean confidence in leading process analysis
and data models to support decision-making. digital systems, assurance activity, and cross-organisation working is
The environment can be complex, with shifting priorities and ambiguous
into line management over time, with training and support provided where
Confidence working independently and representing the business
analysis community in conversations with senior stakeholders will also
Business analysis expertise may have been gained in any sector
from government to large private enterprises.
Training and development
a buddy to help you settle in. colleagues both professionally and personally, we’re dedicated to helping you
Progression opportunities exist within business analysis, and your ongoing
time protected for professional development activities. internal and external training courses, along with opportunities to be supported
25 days’ annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years of service,
plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays
opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
an interest-free season ticket loan
an excellent pension scheme
a cycle to work scheme
facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some
paid parental and adoption leave
At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different
thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, people
from ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, and individuals from
Visit our website to find out more about our culture, working environment and
diversity.
We’re Disability Confident
GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for
Work and Pensions’ Disability Confident scheme. encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to
improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability
criteria (in order of the application process) are:
experience eliciting, analysing, challenging, and documenting business and
user needs, and translating these into structured requirements or analysis
ability to understand business context, define problems, analyse processes,
experience managing stakeholder relationships, communicating analysis to a
to help you perform at your best.
Virtual interview (assessing your technical skills and the organisational
This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting
(It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes.
Please note we have a strict drugs policy, once you start your application, you
practice and will help you manage your application more securely.
Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before
We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in-
Policy, as amended from time to time. Candidates must book their own travel,
overseas, please wait until you visit the UK before applying, as