Senior Business Analyst

DWP Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital services agency in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior Business Analyst to lead projects and mentor junior team members. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business solutions and improve processes. The position offers competitive pay, hybrid working options, and generous benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

28.97% employer pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Generous leave package starting at 26 days

Volunteer time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working at Senior BA level leading business analysis activities.
• Experience of supporting BAs in their learning and development.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities within project areas.
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to refine requirements.
• Mentor junior BAs and contribute to the BA community.

Skills

Leadership

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Overview

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join thriving community of practise here at DWP Digital.

You will be a leading figure within our community of over 250 Business Analysts, growing your leadership experience and expanding your management capability by supporting your colleagues to develop their skills too.

Opportunities

• Technical Services Delivery -
• Health and Disability
• Health Transformation Programme (HTP)
• Payment Services
• Working Age Services
• Fraud & Error

Note to candidates: The list of vacancies may change throughout the campaign. Successful candidates could be offered a role in a vacancy not advertised above.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? How will this be assessed?

The application process for these roles includes both a technical statement and a personal statement. This is your opportunity to showcase clear examples and evidence of how you meet the following:

Technical statement:

• How does your experience of leading other BAs in analysis activities make you a great fit for this Senior BA role at DWP Digital?

Personal Statement:

• Significant experience of working at Senior BA level leading business analysis activities within complex projects/environments.
• Experience of supporting other BAs to take responsibility for their own learning and development and building their BA toolkit.

The sift panel will use the information in your employment history, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the essential criteria above.

You and your role

As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll take the lead on business analysis activities within your project areas, using your expertise to drive improvements and deliver real value.

You'll select the right tools and techniques to identify opportunities for change and make informed recommendations. You'll work closely with senior technical and business stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned on requirements and acceptance criteria.

The scale and impact of your work will be significant. You'll contribute to large, complex products or services, sometimes working across several areas at once. You'll collaborate within agile, multidisciplinary teams, all focused on delivering excellent outcomes for DWP's users.

You'll facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to turn business and user needs into effective solutions. You'll also mentor junior BAs, develop your leadership skills, and help shape the future of our BA community-including supporting recruitment as we grow.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,205.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.