Lead Business Analyst

1 week ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Abm Renovation Full time
Lead Business Analyst - Defence IT Infrastructure

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Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days remote)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must hold SC Clearance & be eligible for DV clearance

We're working with a forward-thinking Manufacturing client in Bristol who are seeking a Lead Business Analyst to support a high-impact MoD project. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility, great leave allowance, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead business analysis activity across complex programmes and portfolios, including IT infrastructure delivery
  • Take responsibility for prioritising Business Analysis activities in coordination with the Principal Architect and Programme Portfolio Manager
  • Develop and elaborate robust Business Cases and detailed requirements documentation for key programmes and projects
  • Ensure benefits are clearly identified, tracked, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle
  • Advocate for Business Analysis best practices and influence their adoption across the wider organisation
  • Support the resolution of complex issues through collaborative stakeholder engagement
  • Ensure alignment of project solutions with strategic business and technology objectives
  • Guide business and process owners to align operations and IT strategies effectively
  • Use business analysis tools and techniques to analyse and improve systems and processes
  • Evaluate manufacturing systems to better understand operational requirements and technology dependencies
Line Management Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of Business Analysts across multiple project portfolios
  • Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews and personal development planning
  • Organise training and mentorship to support team growth and capability
  • Lead and support BAs in stakeholder engagement, delivery planning, and quality assurance of outputs
  • Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new Business Analysts where needed
  • Identify opportunities to improve Business Analysis policies, frameworks, and ways of working
What We're Looking For
  • Strong experience as a Business Analyst in complex environments
  • Experience leading BAs across multiple projects or portfolios
  • Background in IT Infrastructure, ideally within Defence, Engineering, or Manufacturing
  • Comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience guiding business change and supporting strategic initiatives
  • BA qualifications (e.g., BCS Practitioner, Six Sigma) desirable
  • Active SC clearance, and eligible and willing to undergo clearance
What's On Offer
  • £65,000 base salary (or potentially higher for the perfect fit candidate)
  • Generous holiday policy
  • Strong pension contribution (up to 12.5%)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working (2-3 days from home)
  • Career development and wellbeing support
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful projects in the defence sector
Interested?

Please don't hesitate to apply if you might be interested in taking on a leadership role where your skills will make a direct impact in a critical national defence environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Operations Consulting

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