Business Analyst

BBC UK; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the BBC as a Senior Business Analyst in a dynamic environment focused on transforming how we work. This full-time role will contribute to an enterprise-wide transformation programme, engaging with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus the option to buy an extra 5 days

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental, healthcare and gym

Flexible 35-hour working week

Career and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale, multi-contract organisations.
• Strong command of business and data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead full project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection and documentation of user and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to assess feasibility and shape solutions.
• Analyse and document current business processes.

Skills

Business analysis

Technical requirements engineering

Process mapping

Business process re-engineering

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Experience with complex Finance and HR systems

Tools

SAP ERP (ECC and HCM)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 24619

Job Closing Date: 18 June 2025

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Nine month, Fixed-term Contract running to end of March 2025. Full-time

JOB TITLE: In-house title is Senior Business Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Kodiak Project, BBC Group Strategy & Transformation

LOCATION: This role can be based in Salford, London, Bristol or Birmingham - Hybrid working

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £55,000 - £60,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,319pa if London based), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving positive change, this role is for you.

The BBC has embarked on an ambitious programme of transformation reviewing the operating model for the engagement of freelancers to ensure we build a model that's fit for the future.

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join us on a 9-month FTC to play a key role in supporting the delivery of an enterprise-wide transformation programme.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We're reforming how we work, looking holistically at everything from our structure and technology to people and processes. We're focusing on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of how we do things, as well as the experience of working here, to make the BBC a high performing and great place to work. We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join this programme.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

As Business Analyst you will

• Lead the collection and documentation of user, business, and technical requirements to support robust solution delivery and traceability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility, shape solution design, and clarify the purpose and value of proposed changes.
• Provide strategic advice and research-driven insights to inform technical options and business decisions.
• Analyse and document current business processes to identify and recommend areas for improvement.
• Assess business risks and impacts, supporting mitigation planning and smooth operational transitions.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships to share domain knowledge and ensure alignment across teams.
• Support project and product teams by delivering analysis updates, resolving blockers, and tracking business benefits and performance metrics.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience working within complex Finance and HR systems in large-scale, multi-contract organisations with diverse management structures.
• Strong command of business and data analysis techniques, including requirements engineering, process mapping, and business process re-engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Business Analysis activities across technical environments and full project lifecycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Skilled in building and managing professional relationships through active listening and effective two-way communication.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• SAP ERP (ECC and HCM) experience (Desirable)
• Domain knowledge of extended (contingent) workforce, within an SAP ERP organisation.

Interview process

Virtual interview - approx. one hour blended interview involving a mix of technical and values-based questions (w.c. 23rd June onwards)

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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact: [e-mail]

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about the BBC

Life at BBC

Here you will benefit from:
• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: [e-mail]

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