Senior Transformation Business Analyst — Hybrid, Public Sector

Applefields School; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to identify, develop, and deliver positive change across council services. You will lead analysis, set direction, mentor others, and work with senior stakeholders to drive improvements.

The role is hybrid, combining home working with a minimum of 2 days per week in offices located at Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough or Selby. You will also directly manage a small team and contribute to cross‑council transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of business change methodologies e.g Lean, Six Sigma, Rapid Process Improvement, BPR, and human-centred design.
• Demonstrable track record of leading, managing and inspiring teams delivering high levels of performance.
• Ability to confidently use persuasion, influencing or negotiation techniques to influence others in difficult situations.
• Good functional understanding of key technologies (e.g. business intelligence, CRM, digital technology, data integration, cloud computing) to support transformation.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of stakeholders across the Council to identify opportunities for change.
• Develop and present cases for change to senior management and Council partners.
• Manage and undertake a range of analysis activities to further define opportunities, benefits and action plans.
• Use your analysis to develop options and make recommendations.
• Review the impact and success of initiatives, to assess and quantify to what extent benefits have been realised.
• Be part of a supportive and dedicated Business Analysis team who are committed to delivering positive change.
• Directly manage a small team of Business Analysts and support them throughout their development.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

BI & data tech

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to identify, develop, and deliver positive change across council services. You will lead analysis, set direction, mentor others, and work with senior stakeholders to drive improvements.

The role is hybrid, combining home working with a minimum of 2 days per week in offices located at Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough or Selby. You will also directly manage a small team and contribute to cross‑council transformation initiatives.