Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst £52413.00 - £56730.00 Full Time (Hybrid) Do you have proven experience as a Lead Business Analyst and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for you About WMPF WMPF is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management. We are recruiting for Lead Business Analyst to join our continually growing Finance, Resourcing and Transformation Service area. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram. What the day will look like responsibilities include: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Business Analysts, including recent graduates. Assess and allocate tasks and projects to the team based on skills, capacity, and project requirements. Lead complex business analysis activities across multiple projects and cross-functional areas. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to define business requirements, objectives, and scope. Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations, utilising strong communication skills to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and communicate project progress to diverse audiences. About you You will be an experienced Business Analyst with proven leadership skills, able to mentor and develop a team while delivering high-quality analysis across complex projects. With a solid understanding of business analysis methodologies such as Agile and SDLC, you will be confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels and translating business needs into clear, actionable solutions. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will bring strong communication, problem-solving, and influencing skills, ensuring successful outcomes that support the Fund’s objectives. Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund? You will also receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home. We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available. Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing organisation. Working at the fund is a great way to start or develop your career and will give you the opportunity to explore, question and collaborate. You will build your skills and knowledge but also a network where everyone is here to help support you learn and develop in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally making a shared impact. We are delighted to have been accredited PASA, Investors in People, customer service excellence and we have Bronze Organisational Membership with the British Dyslexia Association and are working towards their Smart Award, which further underlines our commitment to diversity and inclusion. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. You also have 24-hour access to an employee assistance programme. As a new employee of our Finance, Resourcing & Transformation team, you will receive a robust interactive 8-week induction plan providing you the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the fund. You will also be enrolled onto a range of professional training courses including an introduction to the LGPS and team building to encourage collaborative working, allowing you to thrive in your new role. For more information, please email WMPFRecruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk or to apply for this post please visit the following website:-