Senior Business Analyst - Resources

John Goddard Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the media sector is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join their Corporate Systems team. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant large-scale programmes, focusing on modernizing systems within HR and Resource Scheduling. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in business analysis, change management, and technical product management. With a hybrid working model and a competitive day rate, this position is perfect for those looking to make a substantial impact in a dynamic environment. Don't miss your chance to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• Experience leading large scale programmes in a technical environment.
• Expertise in Resource Scheduling processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Modernize and simplify systems landscape across HR and Learning.
• Lead change management initiatives at programme level.

Skills

Experience on large scale programmes

Resource Scheduling products expertise

Change management programmes experience

Business and data analysis tools knowledge

Technical product management methodologies

Leading Business Analysis disciplines

Working in cross-functional teams

Education

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Enterprise IT

Tools

Business analysis tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

One of our public sector clients who is a leader in the media industry is looking or an experienced Business Analyst to join their Corporate Systems team on a temporary basis.

This role is suitable for a highly experienced technical product/ software design BA who has worked on major large-scale programmes within a multi-national organisation.

You will play a key role in modernizing and simplifying the current systems landscape across the business within HR, Learning and Resource Scheduling technical products and platforms.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience on large scale programmes is a MUST
• Subject Matter Expert or experience in Resource Scheduling products. Specifically, the processes of identifying, forecasting, and allocating resources, i.e. people, equipment, and facilities.
• Previous experience in change management programmes / change transformation/ leading change initiatives at programme level
• Knowledge of implementing business and data analysis tools, process mapping, and business modelling
• Technical product management and development methodologies / software design
• Experience of leading and delivering Business Analysis disciplines as a Senior Business Analyst, at programme level, in a technical environment and project lifecycle delivery.
• Degree in Business Management, Enterprise IT, other relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Working in cross-functional teams

Any of the following would be a bonus:

• Entry Certificate in Business (ECBA) Level 1 and/or Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) Level 2 or equivalent experience.
• British Computer Society Certified Business Analysis Professional (BCS CBAP) or equivalent formal qualification in business analysis.

This is a contract running until end of January 2026. The ideal candidate can start ASAP.

Working hybrid from a number of locations across the UK - London, Salford, Birmingham Mailbox, Bristol or Cardiff

Day rate on offer is £500 paid via umbrella.

This role will close on 7th May so please apply today to be considered!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.