Business Analyst (Contract – Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in Leeds
Contract Length: 3 to 6 months initially
Day Rate: Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Sector: UK Government / Public Sector
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Analyst to join a key project within the UK Government sector. This is a hybrid contract role, requiring 2-3 days on-site in Leeds per week. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping business requirements, leading workshops, and supporting Agile delivery teams to ensure the success of digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Elicit, analyse, and document business and functional requirements in alignment with project objectives.
* Facilitate and lead workshops with diverse stakeholders, including technical, business, and government representatives.
* Collaborate with Agile delivery teams to define user stories, acceptance criteria, and support sprint planning.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure clear understanding and agreement of business needs.
* Perform process mapping, gap analysis, and propose solutions to improve operational efficiency.
* Support change management and communication plans throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst in UK Government / Public Sector projects.
* Strong knowledge and practical experience of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
* Demonstrable expertise in planning, facilitating, and leading workshops with mixed stakeholder groups.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and proactively in a hybrid working environment.
All candidates must be based in the UK.