Business Analyst

Closing date:
Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:55pm

Permanent / Full time (37 hours per week)

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.

We currently have a vacancy for a Business Analyst to join our Change and Transformation Team.

This is a key specialist role, working to help shape and deliver high‑impact change, transformation and continuous improvement. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs, analyse current and future ways of working, and translate insight into clear, evidence‑based recommendations that support effective decision‑making and sustainable change.

You will play a leading role in business analysis and process improvement, using data, analytical tools and structured methodologies to identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve services and deliver measurable benefits. Our new Business Analyst will have the opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor, influencing change at scale and helping to embed modern, efficient and customer‑focused ways of working across the Combined Authority.

It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form.

Visit our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage to find out what our staff have to say about working here.

• Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.
• Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).
• Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
• Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.
• Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.
• Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
• Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

Reporting into the Head of Change and Transformation, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading business analysis and process improvement activity, including mapping current and future state processes, analysing data and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams to translate organisational and service needs into clear business requirements, options appraisals and evidence‑based recommendations that inform change and transformation initiatives.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on business analysis methodologies and change approaches, supporting the successful design, delivery and embedding of complex change and transformation projects and programmes.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education, and experience:

• A degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial experience in a business analysis role.
• Significant experience of delivering business analysis and process improvement within complex organisational environments, with evidence of achieving measurable benefits.
• Strong experience of applying business analysis tools and techniques, including…