Business Analyst | Automation Programme, Microsoft 365 & Process Transformation | Public Sector Chelmsford / Essex (hybrid, flexible on-site working) Perm, Full-time £42k – £45k benefits The role: You will join at the start of a new automation programme, helping define how automation is delivered across the organisation. You will work closely with an external delivery partner and internal stakeholders (engineering, development, operations) to analyse current processes, design improved workflows, and support the rollout of automation initiatives. This is a hands-on Business Analyst role in an Agile environment, with a strong focus on process mapping, requirements definition, and driving measurable efficiency improvements. Hybrid working with flexibility - some weeks on-site for workshops or stakeholder engagement, others fully remote. Non-Negotiables: Microsoft 365 Business Analysis across technology or transformation programmes Automation programme experience (RPA or broader automation initiatives) Business process mapping (as-is / to-be) Requirements gathering, documentation and validation Stakeholder management (technical non-technical) Agile delivery experience Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset What You’ll Work With Microsoft 365 Automation tools and platforms Process mapping and modelling techniques Agile delivery Cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, delivery partner) Business process re-engineering Requirements documentation and traceability Core Responsibilities: Analyse and document current (as-is) processes Design future-state (to-be) processes aligned to automation Gather and define business and functional requirements Work with stakeholders to identify efficiencies and improvements Support solution design with delivery partner and technical teams Develop BA standards, templates and best practices Identify risks, issues and dependencies across projects Support delivery and post-implementation reviews Examples of the kinds of work you’ll be involved in: Redesigning processes to enable automation Supporting the move from manual to automated workflows Running stakeholder workshops and requirement sessions Contributing to early-stage programme delivery and setup Nice to Haves Public sector or regulated environment experience Lean process improvement Experience working with delivery partners CCBA or equivalent Why Join Join at the start of a greenfield automation programme where you will help define the approach, standards and delivery. You will work across a broad stakeholder group with real visibility, contributing to initiatives that drive efficiency and operational improvement at scale. Employee Benefits 26–29 days holiday bank holidays Local government pension Hybrid working Flexi-time On-call allowance Blue Light discounts Additional local discounts Training and CPD opportunities Long-term career stability Business Analyst | Automation Programme, Microsoft 365 & Process Transformation | Public Sector