Location: Sheffield (Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in the office)Salary: £48,000 to £51,768 + Excellent BenefitsYour new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a respected public sector organisation in the search for a Senior Business Analyst to join their busy IT function. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in delivering high-impact digital services across an organisation-wide portfolio.Your new roleYou will mentor a small team of business analysts working across multiple complex digital projects, working from discovery through to delivery. This role goes beyond requirements gathering-you will shape solutions, identify risks and dependencies early, and ensure delivery aligns with user needs, compliance standards, and organisational goals. You will lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts, driving best practice and ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs across the delivery function.Lead analysis across complex digital projects and programmesFacilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews, and discovery sessionsTranslate business needs into clear user stories and technical requirementsIdentify risks, dependencies, and business impacts of changeDrive continuous improvement of business analysis practicesCoach and develop junior analystsSupport Agile delivery, ensuring alignment with MVP scope and prioritiesDefine and track success metrics for delivered solutionsWhat you'll need to succeedProven experience as a Business Analyst in Agile environmentsExperience of leading, coaching or mentoring more junior BA'sStrong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsExperience delivering complex digital or IT projectsAbility to translate technical and business requirements effectivelyStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilityExperience managing multiple priorities and leading teamsBackground working with third-party suppliers and delivery partnersWhat you'll get in returnOpportunity to lead impactful public sector digital transformation projectsHybrid working model with flexibilityFantastic public sector benefits packageSupportive, collaborative team environmentStrong focus on professional development and inclusive cultureIf you are an experienced Business Analyst ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk