Senior Business Analyst

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lewes is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the transformation of Childrens Services. In this role, you will utilize your business analysis skills to deliver projects and create key documentation. The position requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of Childrens Services specific to the organisation. The offer includes hybrid working with opportunities for professional training and a diverse range of benefits.

Benefits

Recognised training routes like BCS Business Analysis International Diploma

Collaborative work environment

Diverse range of benefits

Qualifications

• Proficient in building relationships with stakeholders, including senior management.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Experience in applying various business analysis tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of project documentation and smaller project delivery.
• Familiarity with East Sussex County Council technologies in Childrens Services.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement and Interpersonal Skills

Time organisation

Business Analysis Tools & Techniques

Project Delivery

Knowledge of East Sussex County Council

SQL

Agile

Business Analysis

Visio

Waterfall

Business Process Modeling

Requirements Gathering

JD Edwards

SDLC

Systems Analysis

Data Analysis Skills

Job description

Description

Do you want to advance your career whilst making a valuable contribution to Childrens Services If yes wed love to hear from you.

This Senior Business Analyst role will support the end-to-end transformation of Childrens Services which will involve utilising your business analysis and project delivery a Senior Business Analyst you will be responsible for small to medium project delivery and key business analysis documentation such as requirement catalogues and process maps. You will act as the translator between the business and technology advocating for Childrens Services requirements whilst supporting their digital transformation.

You will have excellent communication analytical and interpersonal skills and be able to build effective relationships with key stakeholders within both Childrens and IT & Digital teams. As this is a Senior role you should also have knowledge of East Sussex County Council specifically regarding the Childrens Services department and teams.

You must be a self-starter and able to work independently whilst at the same time be a good team player as the role will involve collaborating with project colleagues and a range of stakeholders. You will receive guidance and support from the management team as well as colleagues and the wider team members.

Essential skills

• Stakeholder engagement and Interpersonal Skills : Proficient in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders which will include senior management within East Sussex County Council and our partner organisations.
• Time organisation : Ability to organise and prioritise your own work to meet deadlines.
• Business Analysis Tools & Techniques : Proficient knowledge and experience of applying a variety of business analysis tools & techniques to investigate the customers needs and service improvements.
• Project Delivery : Knowledge of project documentation and experience in delivering smaller projects.
• Knowledge of East Sussex County Council business and technologies specifically within Childrens Services.

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work / life experience education or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall Lewes the week commencing 13 October 2025.

We are offering hybrid working arrangements primarily working from home but with the opportunity to work with the team in our Lewes office once a week.

We have worked hard to create a collaborative work environment and effective Business Analysis Practice. We offer the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills through recognised training routes such as the BCS Business Analysis International Diploma.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Holly Diplock Principal Business Analyst at to request a MS teams call or phone call.

For putting your skills to good use choose East Sussex.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• SQL
• Agile
• Business Analysis
• Visio
• Waterfall
• Business Process Modeling
• Requirements GatheringBusiness requirements
• JD Edwards
• SDLC
• Systems Analysis
• Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type :

Full Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1