IT Business Analyst

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst for a 6-month contract based in Newport. The role focuses on defining project objectives and managing supplier engagement across various IT change projects. Ideal candidates will have strong facilitation and documentation skills, with a proven ability to work independently and engage with senior stakeholders. Competitive day rate offered for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst with core BA skills.
• Tenacity to drive key decisions with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and scope at an early stage.
• Work with sponsors to capture and document IT and business requirements.
• Manage external supplier tendering and procurement processes.

Skills

Business Analysis

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Education

BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

• Role: IT Business Analyst
• Location: Newport (on-site every Wednesday)
• Duration: 6 months initially
• Day rate: £425-£450 per day (Outside IR35)
• Start date: Wednesday 15th October

Yolk Recruitment are currently hiring for a South Wales / South West based IT Business Analyst on an initial 6-month contract, with likely extension.

You'll be working on a variety of IT change projects from inception to approval, focusing on defining objectives, gathering and analysing requirements, and supporting technical teams to shape appropriate solutions. This role involves facilitating workshops, managing supplier engagement, and preparing clear business cases and investment papers for senior stakeholders.

What you'll be doing:

• Define project objectives and scope at an early stage

• Work with sponsors to capture and document IT and business requirements

• Collaborate with IT architects to ensure requirements align with appropriate solutions

• Manage external supplier tendering and procurement processes

• Produce investment papers covering costs, risks, timelines, and financial forecasting

• Support multiple projects concurrently, prioritising workload and driving stakeholder decisions

What you'll bring to the role:

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst, able to demonstrate core BA skills

• Strong facilitation, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Tenacity to drive key decisions with senior stakeholders

• Experienced in:

  • Project definition and scoping

  • Supplier tendering and procurement

  • Liaison with and management of 3rd party suppliers

  • Business case preparation

  • Utility industry experience (desirable)

  • Infrastructure project experience (non-application)

  • BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (or equivalent)