Business Analyst

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral scheme

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a high-profile transformation programme focused on Children’s Services. You will work with senior stakeholders to shape the operating model and improve service delivery across teams and service users.

The role entails leading process mapping, requirement gathering, and driving continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma in a hybrid East Midlands setting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transformation and process improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, operational redesign, and business process re-engineering.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation.
• Experience within Children's Services, Social Care, SEND, or Local Government.
• Track record supporting organisational change and operating model implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process mapping across Children's Services functions.
• Deliver gap analysis and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Design and document future-state processes aligned to a new operating model.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and gather detailed business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Process mapping

Gap analysis

Stakeholder workshops

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Business analysis

Job description

Business Analyst

2-3 Month Initial Contract | Immediate Start Available

£500 per day

Inside IR35 (via Umbrella)

East Midlands based Local Authority - Hybrid Working

CVs are being reviewed immediately with interviews taking place at short notice.

Are you an experienced Business Analyst with a passion for transforming Children's Services and driving meaningful operational change? This is an opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme at a pivotal stage, where your expertise will directly shape a new operating model and improve service delivery across Children's Services. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, influencing how services are designed and delivered while creating lasting improvements for both teams and service users.

This role is ideal for a Business Analyst who enjoys tackling complex challenges, leading business change activity, and delivering tangible outcomes through process improvement and service redesign.

Your Role as a Business Analyst

• Lead end-to-end process mapping across Children's Services functions
• Deliver gap analysis and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Design and document future-state processes aligned to a new operating model
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and gather detailed business requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Your Previous Experience as a Business Analyst

• Proven background delivering transformation and process improvement programmes
• Strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma, operational redesign, and business process re-engineering
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
• Experience within Children's Services, Social Care, SEND, or Local Government
• Track record supporting organisational change and operating model implementation

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Analyst looking to make an immediate impact within a transformation-focused environment. If you're a Business Analyst who thrives on influencing change, improving operational effectiveness, and supporting service transformation, we would love to hear from you.

(We offer a generous referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.)

Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.

Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.

Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.