Business Analyst

Anson McCade; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Contract Business Analyst to join a major public sector digital transformation programme in the UK. The role involves shaping user-centred digital services within an Agile environment, with emphasis on requirements, workshops, and collaboration across multiple business areas.

The ideal candidate will have strong BA experience in the public sector, proficiency in writing user stories, and a solid grasp of Agile methodologies, complemented by excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Proven BA experience in the public sector.
• Strong requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement.
• Extensive experience writing user stories and managing requirements.
• Solid understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse and document business and user requirements
• Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders across multiple business areas
• Create and manage high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria
• Support product delivery teams in an Agile environment
• Translate complex business needs into clear and actionable requirements
• Contribute to service design and continuous improvement activities

Skills

Public sector experience

Requirements gathering

User stories

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Contract Business Analyst

Up to £450 per day | Inside IR35 | Manchester or Leeds (2 days onsite per Month)

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a major public sector digital transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly collaborative Agile environment, helping to shape and deliver user-centred digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse and document business and user requirements
• Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders across multiple business areas
• Create and manage high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria
• Support product delivery teams in an Agile environment
• Translate complex business needs into clear and actionable requirements
• Contribute to service design and continuous improvement activities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within the public sector
• Strong requirements gathering and stakeholder management skills
• Extensive experience writing user stories and managing requirements
• Solid understanding of Agile delivery methodologies
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Desirable

• Experience working within the GDS framework
• Previous involvement in Discovery and/or Alpha phases of digital projects
• Experience delivering user-centred digital services

Contract Details

• Rate: Up to £450 per day
• IR35: Inside IR35 through umbrella
• Location: Manchester or Leeds
• Hybrid: 2 days onsite per week