1 X Senior Business Analyst

Reed; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector staffing agency is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to contribute to a digital transformation in education. The role involves system reviews, stakeholder collaboration, and process mapping within a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have significant public sector experience and strong project management skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a flexible working environment are included.

Benefits

Professional development

Flexible working arrangement

Contribution to significant projects

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Business Analyst within public organisations.
• Skilled in BA techniques such as UML and BPMN.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile and Waterfall environments.

Responsibilities

• Review systems and assess contracts.
• Map system architecture and validate cost models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain governance cadence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Agile project environments

Waterfall project environments

Feasibility reporting

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Business Analyst

• Daily rate paying Outside IR35
• Location: Edinburgh
• Job Type: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)

Join a leading public sector initiative as a Senior Business Analyst, contributing to a major digital transformation in education, research, and innovation. This role is pivotal in shaping future technology strategies, improving system integration, and enhancing service delivery across Scotland’s tertiary education landscape.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Review systems and hosting models, assess contracts, and define transition costs. Explore options like buy, build, or managed services.
• Map system architecture, validate cost models, and analyse documentation and stakeholder input.
• Design future funding models, recommend simplification strategies, and align with existing structures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, support communications, and maintain governance cadence.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Business Analyst within public organisations.
• Proficient in feasibility and strategic reporting.
• Skilled in requirements gathering, process mapping, and using BA techniques such as UML and BPMN.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging with senior managers and directors.
• Excellent communication, influencing, collaboration, and conflict management skills.
• Significant experience in business change and transformation projects.
• Ability to work effectively in both Waterfall and Agile project environments.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to a significant digital transformation in the education sector.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.