Business Analyst

Stott and May; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Business Analyst for a fixed-term contract in London. This hybrid role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business processes and decision-making. Ideal candidates will have experience in the retail industry and strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant change initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a Business Analyst or project role, 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in the retail industry is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current practices.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and co-design.
• Analyse impact of changes and present findings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

BCS Foundation Certificate

Job description

Business Analyst – Fixed-Term Contract (9 Months)/ Retail

Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite in London

We’re working with a well-established brand who are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join their team on a minimum 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension. This is a hybrid opportunity, requiring 3 days per week onsite in their Central London office, 2 days working from home.

Our client is undergoing a period of organisational change and is focused on improving their business processes and decision-making capabilities. They are seeking a Business Analyst who can bring structure, clarity, and insight to change initiatives—ensuring that both business value and user needs are at the heart of everything they do.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping our client shape and deliver change across their business. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to understand current practices and uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitating workshops to gather requirements, validate assumptions, and co-design new ways of working.
• Analysing the impact of proposed changes across end-to-end processes and presenting findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Producing clear and concise documentation to communicate ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ states.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to business or process change.
• Supporting the design and delivery of process improvements that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

What They’re Looking For:

• At least 1 year of experience in a Business Analyst, technical, or project role (3+ years preferred).
• Ideally experienced in the retail industry
• A Business Analysis qualification, such as the BCS Foundation Certificate (BCS Diploma or CCBA preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• A proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking.
• Experience working with both internal teams and external technology partners or suppliers.

Contract Overview

• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (9 months)
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Central London
• Start Date: ASAP

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your insights will directly influence how the business operates and evolves.

Interested? Get in touch today to find out more or submit your application.