Business Analyst

Clarion Housing Group; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team. This hybrid role involves leading requirements gathering, analyzing business processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement impactful changes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Dynamics 365 projects and excellent stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary package along with flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in Dynamics 365 security/role-based projects.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate business processes and use data for improvements.
• Experience with business process mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering from stakeholders and translate into functional requirements.
• Develop and improve process maps and workflows.
• Conduct impact assessments to analyze system and process changes.
• Support data-driven decision-making using analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless change implementation.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT).

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Experience with Dynamics 365

Problem-solving

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

BPMN

Job description

Location: Hybrid with flexible base location

London: £48,988 to £67,358 per annum pro rata

National: £45,169 to £62,107 per annum pro rata

Hours: 36 hours per week – flexible options considered

Contract Type: Secondment / Fixed Term Contract to October 2026

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2024

Shape the Future as a Business Analyst at Clarion!

Are you passionate about translating business needs into actionable insights? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where data-driven decisions and stakeholder collaboration drive meaningful change?

We’re looking for a Business Analyst with a strong background in Microsoft Dynamics 365 projects to play a key role in delivering impactful change that improve systems role-security, enhance customer experience, and drive operational efficiency.

As part of our Business Change Directorate, you’ll bridge the gap between business and technology, gathering requirements, mapping processes, and ensuring that solutions align with business objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading requirements gathering – Engaging stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into clear functional and non-functional requirements for various Dynamics 365 business systems.
• Developing process maps and workflows – Ensuring end-to-end process clarity, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
• Conducting impact assessments – Analysing how proposed changes will affect systems, processes, and teams.
• Driving data-driven decision-making – Using analytics to support decisions and identify trends that inform solutions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams – Working closely with Change Delivery Leads, technical teams, and operational teams to ensure seamless implementation of change.
• Supporting testing and implementation – Assisting in user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensuring solutions meet business requirements before deployment.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong preference for candidates with experience on Dynamics 365 security / role-based permissions projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Able to evaluate business processes with clarity, act inquisitively to identify gaps, and use data to recommend improvements.
• Experience with business process mapping and business analysis tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, BPMN).
• Excellent stakeholder management – Able to navigate different perspectives, influence decision-making, and build strong relationships.
• A structured approach to documentation – Experience creating high-standard, detailed process diagrams, impact assessments, and user stories.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies – Understanding of how business analysis supports different project delivery approaches & showcasing adaptability.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please review the full role profile before applying - Business Analyst

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Closing Date: Thursday 11th December 2025 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location offered at one of our offices across England. Candidates may be expected to work from the London or Norwich office twice per month.

Occasional travel may be required.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.