Unity Programme - Data Business Analyst

Programme and role

Key responsibilities

• Own ambiguous work, structure it and progress it into clear decisions and deliverable outcomes.
• Progress complex work independently; identify needs, plan approaches and bring together the right people.
• Prepare accessible, decision-ready materials aligned with programme objectives and governance standards.
• Lead workshops with departmental leaders, subject matter experts, delivery partners and operational teams.
• Assess delivery options for feasibility, policy alignment, risks and service impact.
• Turn varied viewpoints into clear recommendations that support evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to transformation planning, readiness assessment and transition design.
• Work with operational leaders so new processes, roles and services are understood and viable.
• Collaborate across government departments, agencies and delivery partners, influencing without formal authority.
• Occasional travel may be required for cross-government and cross-department meetings.

Person specification

• Strong Business Analysis experience within large-scale transformation is sought.
• Proven capability in some or all of process design, service design, target operating model development and requirements definition.
• The role calls for independent progress of complex work and delivery of high-quality outputs.

Location and working pattern

• Listed locations are Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Preston and Stratford.
• Newcastle is available only to existing HMRC staff in that location.
• Working patterns listed include flexible working, full-time, job share and part-time.

Salary and contract

• Salary range is £58,541–£72,711, with national and London ranges stated separately.
• External applicants join at the pay band minimum.
• The contract type is permanent.
• The role is listed at Grade 7 and includes a Civil Service Pension with a stated employer contribution of 28.97%.