Senior Business Analyst

Network IT; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Network IT is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Birmingham with a flexible hybrid model (2 days in-office weekly). You will build strong cross-department relationships, run workshops, and translate As-Is processes into To-Be designs to enable effective change.

The role requires experience in complex organisations, knowledge of BA methodologies, and delivery approaches such as Waterfall and Agile. A relevant degree or professional qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business analysis within complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of BA methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience with process improvement and benefits realisation.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, strategic relationships across departments and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Leading workshops and visioning sessions to support strategic thinking and IT alignment.
• Analysing and documenting As-Is processes and designing To-Be processes to enable effective change.
• Applying best-practice business analysis techniques, including requirements elicitation, stakeholder mapping, and options appraisal.
• Supporting organisational readiness for change and ensuring benefits realisation.
• Promoting innovation by identifying new opportunities, methods, and technologies.
• Maintaining high standards of communication and collaboration across all levels of the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

Requirements elicitation

Agile

Waterfall

Education

BA/BS or BA(Hons) in a relevant field

Professional BA qualification

Job description

Role: Senior Business Analyst

Location: Birmingham (Flexible Hybrid - 2 Days In-Office Weekly)

Salary: £45,000 - £56,000

Contract: Fixed-Term (12-Months)

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Building strong, strategic relationships across departments and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Leading workshops and visioning sessions to support strategic thinking and IT alignment.
• Analysing and documenting As-Is processes and designing To-Be processes to enable effective change.
• Applying best-practice business analysis techniques, including requirements elicitation, stakeholder mapping, and options appraisal.
• Supporting organisational readiness for change and ensuring benefits realisation.
• Promoting innovation by identifying new opportunities, methods, and technologies.
• Maintaining high standards of communication and collaboration across all levels of the organisation.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in business analysis within complex organisations, ideally Higher Education.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with process improvement, organisational change, and benefits realisation.
• Familiarity with delivery approaches such as Waterfall and Agile.
• Degree and/or professional qualification in Business Analysis or equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to user experience analysis and modelling techniques.
• Understanding of financial, cultural, and technological factors influencing change.
• Ability to champion a Business Analysis Centre of Excellence