Lead Business Analyst

Walsall Housing Group Careers; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Walsall is seeking a confident Lead Business Analyst to join their Business Change team. This role involves leading a skilled team, setting high standards for business analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive insights across processes and technology. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar leadership role, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team of Business Analysts.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive insights and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Analyst team and support professional development.
• Establish best practices within the organisation.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs.

Job description

Company description :

Lead Business Analyst

Salary :

£55,552 - £58,414 per annum plus excellent benefits

Location : Walsall, West Midlands

Contract :

Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week (minimum two days in the office)

Closing Date :

20th November 2025

First Stage Interview Date : W / C 1st December 2025

Second Stage Interview Date : To be confirmed

Are you a confident and collaborative Business Analyst leader ready to shape how we deliver change at whg?

Were looking for a Lead Business Analyst to join our Business Change team, playing a pivotal role in driving insight, innovation, and impact across people, process, and technology.

In this exciting role, youll lead and develop our Business Analysis capability setting the standard for high-quality, benefits-driven analysis that underpins the success of our transformation programmes. Youll manage a talented team of Business Analysts, guiding their professional growth and embedding best practice across the organisation.

Job description :

Main job responsibilities :

• Leading the Business Analyst team, holding 1 : 1s, supporting development, and establishing a strong community of practice.

Partnering with stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs,...