Lead Transformation Business Analyst

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a strategic leader for its Business Analysis capability, responsible for overseeing all BA activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing BA functions and managing teams, with a strong focus on delivering measurable improvements and financial benefits. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and developing a BA function.
• Proven track record of directing BA for strategic-level transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of BA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and functional leadership for the BA capability.
• Accountable for ensuring robust analysis outputs.
• Direct management of a team of Business Analysts.

Skills

Operating model design

Financial modelling

Business case writing

Leadership

Coaching skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

This is a key position within the Transformation and Delivery Unit where you will provide strategic and functional leadership for the entire Business Analysis (BA) capability, directing and overseeing all BA activities across the transformation and improvement portfolio. You will be accountable for ensuring analysis outputs are robust, driving significant financial benefits and measurable service improvements on the Council's most critical programmes.

Your responsibilities will include setting the Council’s BA approach and leading the development of core activities such as process re‑engineering and business case writing. You will also provide direct line management of a team of Business Analysts, actively developing BA techniques, disseminating best practice through toolkits and building a strong internal capability for continuous improvement across the Council.

Candidate Profile

The core requirement for this role is extensive experience in designing and developing a BA function from the ground up, including defining its approach, methodology and scope. You must have a proven track record of directing BA for strategic‑level, multi‑million‑pound transformation programmes, with direct involvement in complex analysis work across multiple disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in operating model design, financial modelling and writing robust business cases to secure significant benefits.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and expert judgment to navigate ambiguity and develop innovative solutions for large‑scale system and cultural change.
• Proven experience in line or matrix management of Business Analysts, with strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Authoritative understanding of BA methodologies, actively mentoring and translating complex technical concepts into clear business terms.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills to secure buy‑in from senior leaders and stakeholders.

Recruitment Details

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 11 December and Monday 15 December.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

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About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award‑winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

Recruitment Information

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