Bussiness Analyst - 341

Harvey Nash Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Business Analyst for a government sector programme in Newcastle. This contract role offers £375 per day with occasional travel. Candidates should have experience in public sector delivery, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and competency in requirements gathering and process mapping. The position allows for flexible working within an outcomes-driven environment.

Benefits

Expenses covered for travel outside Newcastle

Qualifications

• Experience working in large, complex programmes.
• Strong understanding of public sector frameworks and governance.
• Confidence interacting with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Join a government sector programme as a Business Analyst.
• Attend workshops and sprint ceremonies a couple of times a month.
• Engage with stakeholders across all levels.

Skills

Experience in government or public sector environments

Stakeholder engagement skills

Proficiency in requirements gathering

Process mapping

Workshop facilitation

Ability to adapt to changing scopes

Job description

Business Analyst - SFIA Level 4 (Consultant)
Location: Newcastle (with occasional travel)
Rate: £375 per day
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31 January 2026
Clearance Required: BPSS
Expenses: Covered for travel outside Newcastle

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst to join a government sector programme. This is a contract opportunity for a skilled consultant with a strong background in public sector delivery and experience working on large, complex programmes.

Key Details:

• The project is outcomes-based, with no fixed travel requirements. However, attendance at workshops and sprint ceremonies will be required a couple of times per month.
• The Statement of Work (SOW) is pending, but we are proactively identifying suitable candidates.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrates experience in government or public sector environments
• Strong understanding of public sector frameworks, governance, and compliance
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence interacting across all levels from senior executives to delivery teams and end users
• Proficiency in requirements gathering, process mapping, and workshop facilitation
• Ability to adapt to evolving project scopes and priorities

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful public sector initiative while working in a flexible, outcomes-driven environment.