Business Analyst

Salary

£41,145 to £45,498 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Date posted

12/11/2025

Job reference

BREQ0417

Are you a forward-thinking Business Analyst eager to leave a lasting mark? Step into our Transformation team and become a driving force behind meaningful change and innovation throughout our Council.

We're looking for an exceptional individual with a passion for business and systems analysis, ready to inject fresh ideas and expertise into our ambitious transformation and improvement programmes. If you thrive on challenge, enjoy problem-solving, and want your work to shape the future of public services, we want to hear from you

About the Role:

As a Business Analyst, you'll be at the heart of driving transformation by reimagining and streamlining business processes, uncovering valuable insights from data, and translating complex requirements into practical solutions. Your work will span across diverse services and corporate teams, where you'll spot opportunities to harness technology for smarter, more effective ways of working. By championing well-integrated, user-centred digital solutions, you'll ensure our systems are not only fit for today's needs but ready for tomorrow's challenges.

This is a hybrid role, where you will be expected to be in the office four days per week subject to business needs.

This post is offered on a two year fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver high-quality business analysis across a range of transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with service managers, stakeholders, and project teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and lead workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement activities to gather insights and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Champion customer-centric design thinking and identify automation opportunities to drive efficiency.
• Work with the ICT team to translate business needs into technical specifications and digital solution requirements.
• Support the development of business cases, options appraisals, impact assessments, implementation plans, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of changes on customers, services, systems, data, and service delivery, providing recommendations for further optimisation.
• Champion a culture of innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Holds a professional qualification in Business Analysis or has proven experience in business and systems analysis roles within transformation or change programmes.
• Experience in public sector, local government, or similarly complex environments is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with systems architecture, integration, and data flow mapping.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Visio, and process mapping tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio).
• Proactive with a strong focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and creativity.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference to our community.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (four days in the office, one working from home), subject to business needs
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

If you are passionate about driving change and making a positive impact, we want to hear from you Apply now and be part of our exciting transformation journey.

How to Apply:

If you would like an informal chat about the post please contact Rob Grover, Head of Transformation, at

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online.

If you have previously applied for this role, please do not reapply. We appreciate your interest in working for Braintree District Council and encourage you to keep an eye on our Careers website for other opportunities.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 30th November 2025