Senior Business Analyst - Environment and Business (E&B) - 30749
The Environment Agency is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the environment, creating a better place for people and nature. Tackling the climate emergency is at the heart of all we do.
We are seeking a passionate individual who wants to help improve our operations to deliver even more for the environment. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will understand and analyse user and business needs, helping to ensure outcomes are aligned with service vision and business strategy by contributing to the link between current and future business models and delivering to the business architecture. You will challenge constructively and act as a critical friend to achieve solutions that are fit for purpose. You shall collaborate and lead effective communication with all stakeholders to support design, build, and delivery to meet user needs, working alongside project teams, technical teams, and stakeholders at all levels.
Senior BAs will be expected to take a lead role in identifying opportunities and implementing solutions for improving the Business Analysis Service, acting as technical leads, supporting colleagues, and helping to shape and scope work that we commission.
The team
The Business Analysis Service works primarily in the Chief Regulator Group, leading and supporting a wide variety of business-critical change and improvement initiatives. Our mission is to empower colleagues through insightful analysis to maximize opportunities, resources, and make informed decisions, ensuring every step helps create better places for people and wildlife, and supports sustainable development.
We’re a national team supporting flexible working to promote a positive work-life balance and reduce our carbon footprint.
Experience/skills Required
* Leadership: Strong leadership skills guiding colleagues, leading projects, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying findings and recommendations effectively.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
* Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex business problems and identify issues and opportunities.
* Project Delivery: Experience managing analytical support products like requirements catalogues, impact assessments, and business process models.
Desirable Experience/Qualifications:
* Substantial experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
* Relevant business analysis qualifications.
* Ability to switch between tasks or projects at short notice.
* Experience working in an Agile environment or with the Government Digital Service.
* Experience leading refinement sessions.
* Commitment to Continuous Professional Development and sharing expertise.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be provided. The role offers flexible/hybrid working with an EA Office base location. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for details. For queries, contact trevor.bragg@environment-agency.gov.uk or andrew.harley@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are assessed via competency questions, and you may be held on a reserve list for up to 6 months for alternative roles.
We value diversity and inclusion and support flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities meeting minimum criteria. As a Non-Departmental Public Body, we use government frameworks for external recruitment.
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