Senior Business Analyst

ITR | part of Ascent International Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major government digital organization is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead business analysis across multiple initiatives, engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in public sector organizations and agile delivery environments, with proven experience in identifying business problems and delivering evidence-based solutions. This role requires excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, operating in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst.
• Strong background in government, public sector, or large complex organisations.
• Experience working in agile or digital delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver business analysis activities across multiple initiatives.
• Identify and define business problems using evidence-based analysis.
• Produce clear, structured analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Business analysis activities

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Evidence-based analysis

Communication skills

Job description

We’re recruiting a Senior Business Analyst for a major government digital organisation, working on high-profile, cross-cutting technology and transformation initiatives.

This role sits within a central technology and digital leadership function, operating across multiple programmes to support strategic decision-making, standards, and delivery in complex environments.

🔹 The Role

You’ll be a highly experienced Business Analyst, comfortable working in fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments. You’ll partner closely with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to define problems, analyse opportunities, and support evidence-based outcomes across government digital initiatives.

• Lead and deliver business analysis activities across multiple initiatives
• Apply BA standards and methodologies to ensure consistent outcomes
• Identify and define business problems using evidence-based analysis
• Work within agile / digital delivery teams across the lifecycle
• Engage a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions
• Produce clear, structured analysis and recommendations
• Communicate findings effectively to senior audiences

🔹 What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst
• Strong background in government, public sector, or large complex organisations
• Experience working in agile or digital delivery environments
• Ability to operate confidently where requirements are evolving
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working across business and technical domains

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• Government Relations Services and Public Relations and Communications Services