Snr Business Analyst / Project Manager - ITT and Procurement

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a 6-month contract in the UK. The role involves leading strategic initiatives in a digital transformation programme, mentoring analysts, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in business analysis, strong communication skills, and an analytical mindset. This opportunity includes hybrid working arrangements, with a daily rate between £600 and £650.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Business Analysis or Project Management.
• Strong engagement and communication skills.
• Proven experience in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigative work into problems and opportunities.
• Analyse complex data to produce actionable insights.
• Define and manage business requirements.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements gathering

Agile delivery

Analytical mindset

Education

Business Analysis or Project Management certifications

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Business Analyst - 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester - hybrid working (travel to site required twice monthly) Duration: 6 months initially Clearance Required: BPSS Rate: GBP600 - GBP650 daily (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to lead strategic initiatives within a high-impact digital transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of government change, driving service improvement and innovation across multiple projects.

You’ll be responsible for shaping business analysis practices, mentoring others, and managing stakeholder relationships across departments. The role involves working in agile environments, contributing to service design, and supporting procurement and supplier engagement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing and new services
• Analyse complex data to produce actionable insights and recommendations
• Define and manage business requirements across high-complexity change initiatives
• Model business processes and contribute to target operating models
• Collaborate with delivery teams to scope MVPs and visualise outcomes
• Support supplier selection and procurement processes
• Champion user needs and collaborate with user researchers
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to communities of practice

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in Business Analysis or Project Management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven experience in requirements gathering and process improvement
• Agile delivery experience
• Supplier and procurement management
• Analytical mindset with experience in data visualisation (PowerBI desirable)
• Awareness of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot)

Desirable

• Experience in government or public sector programmes
• Business Analysis or Project Management certifications
• Experience in change and adoption phases of delivery

Why Apply?

This is a chance to contribute to meaningful public service transformation, working with a collaborative and forward-thinking team. You'll be part of a programme that values innovation, user focus, and strategic thinking.