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Head of Business Analysis, portsmouth, hampshire
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Client:
TalentHawk
Location:
portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
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Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Business Analysis Practice to lead, develop, and re-energise our clients Business Analysis function. With a blended team, this is a key role in shaping and strengthening the capability, performance, and consistency of our BA community.
This is a hands-on leadership role—you will be a practising BA, actively contributing to major programmes of work while also owning and improving business process management across the organisation. The role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a hybrid delivery and leadership environment and is excited by the opportunity to build a high-performing team from within.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Business Analysts (permanent and contract) to ensure delivery excellence across the organisation.
* Act as a practising BA: contribute directly to larger, strategic programmes and high-priority initiatives.
* Own and improve Business Process Management (BPM) standards and frameworks across the business.
* Evaluate current BA team capabilities, identify skill gaps and weaknesses, and implement development and improvement plans.
* Establish consistent, best-practice methodologies and processes to ensure high-quality BA outputs and stakeholder engagement.
* Act as the central point for BA governance, tools, and frameworks, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders, programme managers, and Business Architects to align business analysis with wider strategic goals.
* Act as the delivery centre for Business Architects, supporting business change initiatives with robust BA discipline.
* Lead the development and promotion of BA standards, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
* Proven experience in a senior or lead BA role, with line management and team development responsibilities.
* A hands-on Business Analyst, comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed levels.
* Strong background in Business Process Management and driving process optimisation.
* Ability to critically assess BA performance and implement structured development programmes.
* Confident engaging with stakeholders across all levels, including executive leadership and programme delivery teams.
* Deep understanding of BA methodologies, tools, and frameworks
* Inspirational leadership style with a passion for building and nurturing teams.
* Previous experience supporting or working alongside Business Architects is a strong advantage.
What We Offer
* A unique opportunity to lead a business-critical function within a growing organisation.
* Hybrid working model with flexibility between our clients London and Portsmouth offices.
* A supportive and forward-thinking team environment.
* Excellent benefits and professional development opportunities.
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