Lead Business Analyst

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Lead business analysis for service-line projects and ensure solutions comply with Companies House and Digital strategy.
• Lead analysis for business improvements, service iteration and live-issue resolution to maintain service continuity.
• Train and mentor analysts; oversee senior analysts' assignments, development and performance.
• Influence stakeholders and serve as an escalation point for business analysts and stakeholders.
• Facilitate squad activities and provide analysis representation in Agile teams.
• Contribute to business testing strategies and advise external partner Scrum teams on strategy adherence.
• Participate in professional communities and champion the organisation's vision, mission, strategy, goals and values.

Essential requirements

• The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is essential; alternatives and part qualifications are not accepted.
• Security Clearance is essential; applicants must have been in the UK for at least 3 of the previous 5 years to be eligible.
• Expert business analysis skills and the ability to lead and coach others are required.
• Confident communication of complex concepts to stakeholders across the organisation is required.

Pay and pension

• Salary range is £53,540–£62,250; the base band is £53,540–£57,250.
• A non-pensionable allowance of £3,000–£5,000 applies with the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
• The maximum salary includes the additional £5,000 allowance.
• Civil Service Pension employer contribution is stated as 28.97%.

Contract and working pattern

• The contract is permanent.
• The stated working pattern is flexible working and full-time.

Location

• The listed role location is Cardiff, Wales.

Benefits and culture

• The employer describes a flexible, welcoming culture, flexible working with no core hours, 30 days' annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day.
• The role includes enrolment in the Civil Service Pension scheme.