Senior Business Analyst

Job description

Senior Business Analyst - Northern Ireland Assembly

Location:

Stormont Buildings, East Belfast

Pay Rate: £25.42 per hour (weekly pay)

Are you an experienced Business Analyst ready to play a key role in digital transformation within a high-profile public sector organisation? We are currently recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst to join the Northern Ireland Assembly's IS Office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative ICT solutions, working at the heart of a dynamic and evolving organisation.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into clear roadmaps, user stories, and impactful system improvements, helping to shape future digital services.

• Lead business analysis activities across ICT projects and change initiatives
• Work with stakeholders to deliver digital solutions and drive business improvements
• Develop user stories, support Agile delivery, and contribute to system design and testing
• Analyse business needs, identify opportunities, and influence strategic decisions
• Support project delivery, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement
• Promote the adoption of new technologies and deliver user training where required

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience pathways:

• A degree (minimum 2:2) or postgraduate qualification in Computing, Information Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent/higher qualification)
• Up-to-date PRINCE2 or PMI Agile Practitioner certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
• At least 3 years' experience in:
  • Managing or supporting complex IT projects using formal project management methodologies
  • Delivering or contributing to organisation-wide change programmes
  • Analysing issues and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders

• At least three GCE A-Levels (Grade C or above)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in:
  • Managing or supporting complex IT projects using formal project management methodologies
  • Delivering or contributing to organisation-wide change programmes
  • Analysing issues and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Current PRINCE2 or PMI Agile Practitioner certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

Must have understanding of basic finance and HR processes to support the organisation replace core applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected public sector organisation, contributing to large-scale digital transformation initiatives.