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Your new role

The main objective of this role is to lead a team of business analysts in delivering high-quality projects within set time and budget limits, meeting the expectations of key stakeholders. Additionally, this role independently offers business analysis expertise for a select number of complex projects, ensuring they meet time, quality, and cost targets, and align with the organisation’s strategic goals and customer satisfaction.

This position is part of the Innovation & People Directorate within the Projects and Programmes Department. It oversees project management teams to deliver a high-quality, integrated, and people-centric business analysis service, aligning with the organisation’s strategic goals. The role is crucial in driving organisational transformation as we transition into a forward-thinking, digitally-focused housing association.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and support a team of business analysts, conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Identify training needs, mentor for professional growth, and provide tools for business analysis excellence.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and act as the main contact for business analysis queries.
• Promote the team’s value and expertise internally.

• Oversee business requirements and process documentation, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Facilitate workshops, collaborate with project managers, and monitor progress.

• Implement standards and best practices, ensuring compliance with policies.

• Align business analysis activities with strategic goals and drive process improvement initiatives.

• Develop and embed project lifecycle and governance frameworks, ensuring stakeholder buy-in.

• Centre decisions around customer needs and communicate priorities through the team.

Required skills and knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, IT, or related field.
• Certification in Business Analysis.
• Senior business analysis experience.
• Team management and leadership experience.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, DevOps).
• Experience with business analysis methodologies and frameworks.
• A customer-centric approach aligned with the companies' values.
• Strong project management knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and multiple priorities.
• Proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
• High integrity and professionalism.

What you need to do now

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