Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst Contract Type

Permanent Full-Time

Location

London (Hybrid Working)

Closing Date

29 May 2026

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to lead and manage a team of Business Analysts across a diverse portfolio of IT and digital transformation projects.

The successful candidate will oversee business analysis and specification activities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality business and systems analysis that supports effective technology solutions aligned with organisational strategy and enterprise architecture.

Working closely with Project Managers, Product teams, and technical stakeholders, you will play a key role in translating business requirements into practical and scalable technology solutions. You will also support the development of analysis standards, promote best practices, and drive continuous improvement across the business analysis function.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage a team of Business Analysts
• Support the development and mentoring of team members
• Promote best practice across the business analysis function

Planning & Coordination

• Manage and coordinate analysis activities across multiple projects
• Support project planning, estimation, and prioritisation
• Ensure delivery timelines and objectives are met

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements
• Produce high-quality functional and technical specifications
• Support solution design processes and systems analysis activities
• Translate business needs into effective technology solutions

Testing & Implementation Support

• Support system testing and user acceptance testing activities
• Assist with implementation and deployment planning
• Ensure solutions meet business and operational requirements

Collaboration Across Teams

• Work closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, UX teams, and technical stakeholders
• Build strong relationships across the organisation
• Facilitate communication between business and technical teams

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain analysis standards, governance, and documentation quality
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Promote consistency in analysis methods and delivery approaches

Data & Information Awareness

• Support data-related analysis activities
• Maintain awareness of information governance and data protection requirements
• Contribute to reporting and data structure improvements

Skills & Experience Required

• Significant experience as a Business Analyst within complex IT and digital environments
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Previous team leadership or line management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong technical understanding and systems analysis capability
• Experience producing functional and technical specifications
• Experience supporting solution design and implementation activities
• Strong knowledge of system testing and user acceptance testing
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Experience using analysis techniques, process modelling, and requirements gathering tools
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Understanding of data protection and information governance principles, including GDPR
• Awareness of enterprise data models and reporting structures

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience within education, assessment, or global organisations
• Understanding of product development lifecycles
• Customer-centric and user-focused design awareness

Benefits

The organisation offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, alongside a competitive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

Diversity & Inclusion

The organisation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications are assessed fairly and confidentially, with a strong commitment to accessibility, equal opportunities, and inclusive recruitment practices.

Additional Information

• Applications may close earlier than advertised due to high levels of interest
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Successful candidates will be subject to background and pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process
• Personal information submitted during recruitment will be handled in line with data protection and privacy requirements