Lead Business Analyst

AllPoints Fibre; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fibre network solutions provider is seeking a Lead Business Analyst in Reading. You will lead projects, gather requirements, and document processes while managing stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and a strong understanding of process modelling. The role offers benefits like private medical insurance and a comprehensive leave policy.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Income protection

30 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Business Analyst on at least four large projects.
• Detailed understanding of requirements gathering and process modelling.
• Experience in both Waterfall and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to shape project roadmaps.
• Conduct workshops to gather requirements and document processes.
• Create training materials and support testing activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Process modelling

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Degree in Business Systems or IT

ISEB Business Analysis Modules and/or Diploma

Agile certification (e.g., Product Owner)

Job description

The Lead Business Analyst at AllPoints Fibre Networks will work primarily within a core business domain to develop a deep understanding of its strategic goals and operations. You will work independently across projects and as part of a project team to lead and shape new programmes and projects within your domain, eliciting and documenting business requirements and processes to support change delivery. You will also lead and support other Business Analysts working on projects within your domain.

What you will be doing:

1. High Level Scoping:
   • Work with stakeholders to shape their roadmap and the projects needed to achieve strategic goals.
   • Collaborate with sponsors to define and document project scope during initiation.
2. Requirements Gathering:
   • Establish best practices for Business Analysis.
   • Lead workshops and interviews with stakeholders to understand objectives and requirements.
   • Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.
   • Prioritize requirements with the business (e.g., MoSCoW, backlog ranking).
   • Support and clarify requirements as needed.
3. Process Modelling:
   • Lead workshops to understand current and future processes.
   • Document processes clearly.
   • Collaborate with other analysts to ensure process interactions are well-defined.
   • Support process clarification as required.
4. Supporting Go Live (as required):
   • Create knowledge articles, training materials, and work instructions.
   • Support testing activities.
5. Line Management:
   • Guide, support, and occasionally line-manage Business Analysts within your domain to ensure effective delivery.

About you:

You should have experience working on at least four large projects as the Lead Business Analyst, in both Waterfall and Agile environments. A detailed understanding of requirements gathering and process modelling is essential, along with stakeholder management skills.

Preferred but not essential qualifications include:

• ISEB Business Analysis Modules and/or Diploma
• Agile certification (e.g., Product Owner)
• Degree in Business Systems or IT
• Experience working as a Business Analyst in a Telco environment
• Experience in process modelling
• Line management experience with Business Analysts
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders on product roadmaps

The benefits at APFN...

We offer a comprehensive wellbeing package including private medical insurance, dental cover, income protection, group life insurance, and health plans. Our leave policy includes 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with enhanced leave options for illness or parental leave. We also support your financial wellbeing through pension schemes, cashback, and voucher schemes.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment. Our initiatives include fair pay, supporting underrepresented groups, apprenticeship schemes, mentorship programs, and EDI training. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet every requirement.

About us:

At AllPoints Fibre Networks, we facilitate the UK’s full fibre rollout, providing a scalable and seamless network solution. We’re a customer-focused, innovative team committed to making a significant impact in the industry.

Next steps

If interested, please submit your application. Our Talent Acquisition Team will contact shortlisted candidates for initial and subsequent interviews. We are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments needed during the process.