Job title:
Business Analyst
Location:
Stevenage
Scope
Akkodis is establishing a pioneering IT & Digital Centre of Excellence (CoE), designed to drive transformative technology programmes across the UK. This dynamic new team will play a key role in delivering large-scale digital, cloud, software, and infrastructure projects, supporting both public and private sector clients. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and innovative SaaS-based solutions, the CoE will enhance digital capabilities, future-proof workforces, and enable data-driven decision-making. Joining our CoE presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of major national initiatives, working within a high-impact, collaborative environment.
Our diverse roles span architecture, project management, data analytics, software development, and technical support—empowering professionals to shape scalable, next-generation digital ecosystems. Whether delivering sophisticated Big Data platforms, cloud solutions, or advanced infrastructure, our teams will drive innovation and digital excellence across multiple programmes.
Role
The Business Consultant works with customers and internal teams to understand business needs, define solutions, and drive change across digital transformation programmes. The role requires a strong combination of consulting, analytical, and change management skills to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical delivery, ensuring outcomes deliver maximum value.
Responsibilities
* Engage with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, processes, and rules.
* Analyse requirements to identify gaps, conflicts, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
* Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements for technical teams.
* Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to capture business perspectives.
* Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
* Produce business requirements documents, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
* Support the creation of use cases, business cases, and solution options.
* Ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned to programme objectives.
* Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and business audiences.
* Support solution design by clarifying requirements and validating approaches.
* Assist QA and testing teams through acceptance criteria definition and UAT support.
* Participate in project governance, reporting on progress, risks, and issues.
Required experience
* Experience as a Business Consultant or Business Analyst in IT, digital, or consulting projects.
* Experience within professional services, enterprise systems, or large transformation programmes.
* Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
* Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications desirable.
About us
Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets.
With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you'll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.