Companies House as anorganisation is moving to a service team structure as part of its transformation.Our Business Analysts will play a key role in the identification, analysis, and delivery of requirements for our service teams whilst working in an Agile way using Scrum framework.Due to recent legislative change, we are in an exciting period of growth and are looking to increase our number of business analysts. The Business Analysis team sits within Product Design which is part of the Digital and Technology directorate (DaT). Along with other professions within the directorate the analysis team will form part of and work in Service Squads providing the necessary resource to develop systems and processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their service. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals who are ready to make the next step in their business analysis career to join our team at Companies House as aSenior Business Analystand continue the great work of our service squads. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is an essential requirement for this role. We cannot accept alternatives or part qualifications. Please see 'Things you need to know' and 'Where will you be working' sections below for more information. Job description TheSenior Business Analystwill work with and report to a Lead Business Analyst in their designated service squad. Assigned to a service squad, theSenior Business Analyst is responsible for ensuring the provision of requirements for projects/business improvements to facilitate development work on existing and new digital services. There will also be involvement in the business improvement refinement process as well as the resolution of live issues to ensure business as usual continuity of the service is maintained. Responsibilities Successful candidates will be expected to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to conduct the following tasks: Agile working Be responsible for ensuring processes are in place to allow user stories to be defined/refined meeting the needs of the scrum, whilst supporting Business Analysts on the delivery of those user stories. Work with scrum teams in the squad providing analysis representation at all relevant agile ceremonies (Sprint planning, Sprint review etc). If required, work as a liaison with external scrums (non CH) through the provision of Companies House process/system knowledge. Testing Work with colleagues to assess and define test coverage required for projects and BI work. Work with others to obtain the necessary data/work items or test instances required to allow effective testing to take place. Business improvement(BIs/Problems) Involvement in the Business Improvement (BI) process for their service and facilitate business value scoring sessions with service team representatives. Analyse and evaluate BIs and produce problem statements to define the issue/problem faced and outline the user needs. Manage, investigate, and prioritise live issues. This is a key role to ensure that where required, analysis input is provided in a timely manner. Business modellingDevelop and expand knowledge and experience of using BA tools to model business processes. Responsibility for the creation and maintenance of business process, data flows and system models for the work within their squad. Mentor Business Analysts/Junior Business analysts on business modelling. Capture the changes made to existing services or document new services and capture how these changes impact on existing digital infrastructure across the services. User focus and requirements definition and managementEnsure development teams understand user requirements and provide an escalation point for queries relating to user requirements which cant be dealt with by a Business Analyst. Ensure documentation supporting the development process is captured (stories and epics in JIRA and supporting documentation in Confluence). Work closely with Product Managers to create packages of work (missions) which align with both Companies House and digital strategy and meet service priorities. Digital perspectiveWork with the Scrum, Developers, Lead Analysts, Architects and User centric teams to establish technical solutions for the projects or business improvements being developed. Consider how changes in technology/systems impacts both internal and external services. Ensure usability needs are considered when defining requirements Stakeholder relationship management Develop networks and relationships with key stakeholders within the Filing, I&E and GCI services. Develop networks and relationships with other professions and teams within Digital and Technology. Business analysisGain a wide experience of the organisation and its services and use BA knowledge to support the objectives of the organisation as outlined in the Business plan and digital strategy. Play an active role in the South Wales BA Community of Practice. Help to organise CH events and attend and participate in events hosted by other organisations. Play a leading role in the mentoring of Business Analysts/Junior Business Analysts to develop their BA knowledge and experience. Also responsible for management of Business Analysts as well as responsible for their training and development programmes. Person specification We're looking for the following experience and technical skills, which will be assessed at sift and at interview. Experience We are looking for a Senior BusinessAnalystwho will be anenthusiastic and motivated team player to work within afast-paceddevelopment environment. Assuch: You have experience of Agile working and its processes towards delivering requirements You will have worked with colleagues to create test coverage for requirements both data and scenarios for testing You have experience of working on business improvements and resolution of live issues You have experience of mapping business processes and systems modelling You will be comfortable with the management of stakeholders You can document requirements for use during development and also reference material after implementation You have experience of discussing requirements with user groups to establish deliverables You have strong written and oral communication skills You have experience of coaching and mentoring others You have the ability to be a role model to define change Qualifications BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. We'll ask for your certificate and candidate numbers as evidence of this Please note we cannot accept alternatives or part qualifications. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. You'll be asked to provide your certificate and candidate numbers. Please note we cannot accept alternative or part qualifications. Experience of using SQL and/or JSON to interrogate data and solve live issues. Experience of using Business Analysis tools and techniques to understand business requirements and effectively communicate insights with stakeholders We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. You'll be asked to provide your certificate and candidate numbers. Please note we cannot accept alternative or part qualifications. Benefits Alongside your salary of £42,923, Companies House contributes £12,434 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House were committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head toOur benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk)to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. We celebrate diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring were representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. We will be happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments. Where will you be working? You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - 30 November 2025 (at 23:55) Sifting - w/c 1 December 2025 Interviews - w/c 8 December 2025 onwards Security clearance Successful candidates must pass a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before they can be appointed. BPSS is an entry level security check. It uses the Police National Computer (PNC) to make sure a candidate has no convictions. The check returns evidence of any current criminal record and un-spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Check (SC) before they can be appointed. The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.