Lead Business Analyst - Worcester

Investigo; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Lead Business Analyst to join their Technology Business Analysis Practice in Worcester. This hybrid role involves leading business change initiatives, mentoring analysts, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. The position offers a competitive salary of £57,000 along with excellent benefits and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading business analysis within large-scale business change initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring analysts.
• Skilled in creating design artefacts, user journeys, and service prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of complex business change initiatives.
• Coach and mentor fellow analysts.
• Drive effective cross-team collaboration and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Strategic Thinking

User-Centered Approach

Education

Degree or equivalent professional certification

Business analysis qualification (Practitioner level BCS BA, Lean Six Sigma)

Job description

Lead Business Analyst
Worcester (Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Business Analyst to join the Technology Business Analysis Practice in Worcester. This is a leadership role within a growing team, supporting the delivery of complex business change initiatives and enabling digital transformation.

You'll work closely with business colleagues across project and product delivery teams, while also coaching and mentoring fellow analysts. From requirements gathering and process improvement to UX design and change adoption, this role demands versatility, insight, and leadership.

Key Requirements

• Experience leading business analysis within large-scale business change initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring analysts.
• Ability to drive effective cross-team collaboration and strategic decision-making.
• Skilled in creating design artefacts, user journeys, and service prototypes.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Capable of managing contractor performance and ensuring service delivery standards.
• Responsible for recruitment, development, and performance of BA team members.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Degree, management qualification or equivalent professional certification.
• Business analysis qualification (Practitioner level BCS BA, Lean Six Sigma - desirable).
• Excellent organisational and workload prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with a user-centred and value-driven approach to change.

Salary

This permanent position offers a salary of £57,000, plus excellent benefits and flexible working opportunities.