BA Practice Lead

Sanderson; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking a BA Practice Lead to own and advance its Business Analysis capability across a sizable change and transformation function. This leadership role emphasizes people, capability and continuous improvement rather than hands-on delivery.

You will lead a team of Business Analysts, set professional standards, and ensure the BA function supports diverse change initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Business Analysts within change, transformation or project delivery environments.
• Strong people management skills, with a track record of coaching and developing individuals and teams.
• A solid background in Business Analysis best practice, including requirements gathering, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience establishing or improving BA frameworks, standards and ways of working.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in complex or matrix organisations would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Business Analysts.
• Owning and evolving the Business Analysis practice, ensuring consistent standards and methodologies.
• Building a strong BA community that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Working closely with change and delivery leaders to ensure Business Analysis remains a key contributor to successful project outcomes.
• Providing guidance and support on complex analysis activities while helping drive continuous improvement across the function.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder engagement

BA frameworks

Change leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

We're working with a well-established organisation that is looking to appoint a BA Practice Lead to take ownership of its Business Analysis capability across a sizeable change and transformation function.

This is a leadership role with a focus on people, capability and continuous improvement rather than hands-on project delivery. You'll be responsible for developing and supporting a team of Business Analysts, driving professional standards, and ensuring the BA function is equipped to support a wide range of change initiatives across the business.

What we're looking for:

• Experience leading Business Analysts within change, transformation or project delivery environments.
• Strong people management skills, with a track record of coaching and developing individuals and teams.
• A solid background in Business Analysis best practice, including requirements gathering, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience establishing or improving BA frameworks, standards and ways of working.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in complex or matrix organisations would be advantageous.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Business Analysts.
• Owning and evolving the Business Analysis practice, ensuring consistent standards and methodologies.
• Building a strong BA community that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Working closely with change and delivery leaders to ensure Business Analysis remains a key contributor to successful project outcomes.
• Providing guidance and support on complex analysis activities while helping drive continuous improvement across the function.