Business Analyst

Proactive Appointments; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Proactive Appointments is seeking an experienced Business Analyst for a hybrid role near Oxford. This contract position is outside IR35, initially for 6 months with possible extension.

The role requires on-site presence 2-3 days per week and involves working in a complex IT environment with ITIL/ITSM context. Key skills include requirements elicitation, stakeholder management, and experience in agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Business Analysis activities in IT projects.
• BCS or Agile BA certification is preferred.
• Proven IT BA experience in a complex IT environment.
• Experience within ITIL / ITSM framework.
• Strong requirements elicitation and documentation skills.
• Experience in project and/or agile delivery frameworks.

Skills

Requirements elicitation

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

ITIL / IT Service Management

Business Analysis certification (BCS, Agile BA)

Job description

Business Analyst - Hybrid - Outside IR35

Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis, initially for 6 months with a view to extend.

Please note, the role is hybrid, with 2-3 days per week required on-site near Oxford. The role is OUTSIDE of IR35.

Business Analyst - Key Skills:

• A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge, such as may be gained through three or more years' experience of Business Analysis activities in Business lead, IT or Computing Research projects
• Business Analysis certification (e.g. BCS, Agile BA)
• Proven experience as an IT Business Analyst in a complex IT environment
• Experience of working within ITIL / IT Service Management framework
• Strong requirements elicitation and documentation skills
• Experience working within project and/or agile delivery frameworks
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Structured, detail-oriented, and outcome-driven
• Confident challenging assumptions and driving clarity
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and evolving environments

Business Analyst - Hybrid - Outside IR35