Principal Business Analyst

Principal Business Analyst – HM Land Registry Join HM Land Registry’s digital transformation programme – a large project modernising the systems and services that safeguard property ownership worth over £7 trillion across England and Wales. Base pay range: £61,923 – £66,656 (dependent on location) plus 29% pension contribution and Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from a choice of seven HMLR offices. Job Summary As a Principal Business Analyst you will lead a major transformation programme within the Technology & Transformation portfolio, shaping business analysis across the organisation, influencing senior leaders and driving high‑impact change. You will mentor a community of Business Analysts, establish B‑A best practices, and contribute to the broader BA practice at HMLR. Responsibilities Lead and shape business‑analysis activity across a domain or programme, supporting design, problem‑solving, and delivery at an organisational level. Build strong relationships with senior leaders across Transformation & Technology and the wider organisation to agree scope, priorities, and analysis needs. Own the effectiveness of business analysis within the domain or programme, providing early insight, guidance, and assurance to senior stakeholders and delivery teams. Ensure high‑quality business process testing and acceptance activity, driving continuous improvement where needed. Set and embed appropriate business‑analysis tools, methods, frameworks, and ways of working, aligned to professional standards. Lead and develop Business Analysts through line and task management, building capability, managing demand, and making best use of available resources. Act as a senior leader within the BA practice and contribute to wider leadership across HM Land Registry. Qualifications Professional qualification in Business Analysis from a recognised provider (e.g. BCS, IIBA, PMI) or working towards it. Significant IT Business Analysis experience, including a leadership role leading teams or programmes of work. Extensive and proven business‑analysis experience across a variety of delivery methodologies, including Agile and iterative software development. Strong experience of business modelling and business process testing, using a range of industry tools and techniques including BPMN. Experience of leading domain/programme level business analysis activity. Ability to coach and share own experience of being a high‑performing business analyst. Experience of working across organisational boundaries, communicating with stakeholders to build influence and credibility. Skilled and experienced in planning, implementing and leading change in a complex and evolving environment. Location HMLR promotes a blended approach. You are expected to spend at least 60% of your working time in the office (typically 3 days a week). Beyond this, a flexible, remote‑first approach is welcomed. Working hours and days are flexible with condensed working arrangements available. Locations available: Plymouth, Croydon, Gloucester, Swansea, Coventry, Fylde, Peterborough. Benefits Annual leave of 28.5 days paid holiday plus 8 public holidays. Clear progression pathway, including personalised training and development plans and accredited training days. Flexi‑time scheme – you decide what working hours work best for you. Opportunity to work condensed hours. Social and sports club. Employee assistance programme for counselling and support. Interest‑free loan for season tickets. Cycle‑to‑work scheme (salary sacrifice). Positive culture, inclusivity, continuous learning and flexible ways of working. Further Information Please apply with a CV that demonstrates evidence for the essential skills within the candidate pack/person specification above. HMLR does not hold a UKVI Skilled Worker License sponsor and cannot sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Five years of continuous UK residency are required for security clearance. Contact zee@inspirepeople.net 020 7871 8556 For more information, a Hiring Manager Q&A session will be held via Teams on Thursday, 15th of January at 12:30. Please register your interest here. #J-18808-Ljbffr