Overview
Lead Business Analyst — Are you a strategic thinker who loves solving complex business challenges and leading teams to success? We’re looking for a Lead Business Analyst to join our Core team — someone who can combine leadership, insight, and delivery expertise to drive meaningful transformation across the business.
The Opportunity As the Lead Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our business solutions deliver real value. You’ll lead and develop a talented team of Business Analysts, guiding them through best practice and helping them achieve their full potential.
You’ll act as a trusted consultant across the business — influencing stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our change initiatives are designed with clarity, purpose, and measurable outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of Business Analysts, setting clear objectives and supporting ongoing professional growth.
* Oversee the Business Analyst Apprenticeship Programme, coaching apprentices through their 18-month journey.
* Partner with stakeholders to identify business problems, shape effective solutions, and define clear benefits.
* Collaborate with Project Managers, Architects and Test/UAT teams to design and deliver business solutions that work.
* Manage project planning, resourcing, and financial forecasting alongside the PMO.
* Act as a visible and credible leader — influencing through expertise, insight and collaboration.
* Ensure that business needs are met through evidence-based analysis, robust documentation and clear communication.
* Drive value throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining focus on outcomes and results.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
* ✅ 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst, ideally with experience leading others.
* ✅ A strategic and analytical mindset, capable of balancing big-picture thinking with attention to detail.
* ✅ Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at all levels.
* ✅ Proven ability to manage change across people, process, technology and governance.
* ✅ Highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
* BCS accreditation
* Experience within regulated or complex business environments
* Strong IT, data and business process knowledge
* Further education or experience in project management
* Experience in people leadership
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team where ideas are valued, people are supported, and change is embraced. This is your chance to make a real difference — leading from the front and shaping how we deliver transformation across the organisation.
📅 Occasional flexibility for out-of-hours work may be required.
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