Business Analyst

Areti Group | B Corp™; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Business Analyst for a contract role based in Newcastle, Leeds, or Manchester. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in UK Government projects and must hold active SC Clearance. Responsibilities include gathering and documenting requirements, facilitating stakeholder sessions, and supporting solution design. This position requires strong analytical skills and experience in Agile environments, with a rate of £400. Hybrid work structure with monthly on-site presence is necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within UK Government or public sector projects.
• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews to capture needs.
• Support solution design ensuring alignment with business goals.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Specification – Business Analyst (Contract)

Role: Business Analyst

Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Manchester (Hybrid – on-site presence required monthly)

Clearance: SC Cleared (Active)

Engagement Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Duration: 6 Months

Rate - £400

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong track record of delivering projects within UK Government environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in gathering, analysing, and validating business requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives and government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder sessions to capture needs and expectations.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and user stories.
• Analyse processes, systems, and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Support solution design, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with government frameworks.
• Assist in defining acceptance criteria and support testing activities.
• Ensure documentation and outputs comply with Cabinet Office and departmental standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including project managers, developers, testers, and architects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within UK Government or public sector projects.
• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation: requirements, user stories, process maps, use cases, and business process models.
• Knowledge of GDS (Government Digital Service) principles and standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience working on large-scale digital transformation projects in government.
• Familiarity with data-driven projects, systems integration, or legacy system replacement.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent.
• Understanding of security, compliance, and data protection requirements in government.