Business Analyst ,Welsh Desirable (Closing Date 17/09/26)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Health related cash back plan

Agile working

Flexi time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to help improve Welsh wellbeing and future opportunities. You will lead analysis across services, systems, and ways of working, using insight to shape practical solutions that meet user needs.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or equivalent in business analysis, digital delivery or change, with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in business analysis, digital delivery or related discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in business analyst methods.
• Welsh language ability is desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Improve services across Wales by leading analysis of systems, processes and ways of working.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, operational teams and digital specialists to shape practical solutions.
• Use insight and evidence to inform decisions and drive inclusive, person-centred outcomes.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Digital delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government. We provide an essential, all-age, independent, impartial and bilingual careers guidance and coaching services in Wales, including the Working Wales programme.

Business Analyst

Salary: £44,367 - £47,583 (starting salary is £44,367)

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Will be determined on appointment (will be one of our Careers centres which are in each local authority area in Wales).

Hours of Work: Full time (37 hours a week)

Closing Date: midnight on 17/09/2026

We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to help improve services that support the wellbeing and future opportunities of people across Wales. Working with colleagues from across the organisation, you'll use insight, evidence and analysis to understand complex challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and shape practical solutions that support both organisational priorities and user needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our transformation agenda, leading analysis across services, systems and ways of working. You'll work closely with senior leaders, operational teams and digital specialists to improve services, influence decision-making and deliver inclusive, person-centred and bilingual solutions that create better outcomes for customers and the organisation

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or have equivalent professional experience in business analysis, digital delivery, service improvement, organisational change or a related discipline. They will also be able to evidence continuing professional development in business analyst methods and practise.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.

• Attractive benefits including agile working, flexi time, 31 days annual leave, contributory pension scheme and health related cash back plan.

Our commitment to inclusion

We as a nation thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. Organisations with a diverse workforce make better decisions, are more creative, are stronger, overall happier, and of course - it’s the right thing to do. Diversity and inclusion can be transformative, contributing to the delivery of excellent public services, enabling continued improvements in what we do for the people of Wales. We are committed to having a workforce that at all job grades, is representative of the citizens we serve. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacancies with Careers Wales.

Applications in Welsh or English are welcomed. An application made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

No job applicant will receive a less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status, economic status or sexual orientation.

We aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, and that treats people fairly with dignity and respect. This commitment starts at recruitment and is carried through all or employment practices, and ultimately to our work – supporting and improving the lives of the people of Wales.