Senior Business Analyst

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £48,000 to £51,768 + Excellent Benefits

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a respected public sector organisation in the search for a Senior Business Analyst to join their busy IT function. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in delivering high-impact digital services across an organisation-wide portfolio.Your new roleYou will mentor a small team of business analysts working across multiple complex digital projects, working from discovery through to delivery. This role goes beyond requirements gathering-you will shape solutions, identify risks and dependencies early, and ensure delivery aligns with user needs, compliance standards, and organisational goals. You will lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts, driving best practice and ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs across the delivery function.

• Lead analysis across complex digital projects and programmes
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and technical requirements
• Identify risks, dependencies, and business impacts of change
• Drive continuous improvement of business analysis practices
• Coach and develop junior analysts
• Support Agile delivery, ensuring alignment with MVP scope and priorities
• Define and track success metrics for delivered solutions

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in Agile environments
• Experience of leading, coaching or mentoring more junior BA's
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience delivering complex digital or IT projects
• Ability to translate technical and business requirements effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience managing multiple priorities and leading teams
• Background working with third-party suppliers and delivery partners

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to lead impactful public sector digital transformation projects
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Fantastic public sector benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Strong focus on professional development and inclusive culture

If you are an experienced Business Analyst ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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