Senior Business Analyst - Hybrid . LilyLifestyle

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in the office)

Salary: 48,000 to 51,768 + Excellent Benefits

Hays are delighted to be supporting a respected public sector organisation in the search for a Senior Business Analyst to join their busy IT function. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in delivering high-impact digital services across an organisation-wide portfolio.

You will mentor a small team of business analysts working across multiple complex digital projects, working from discovery through to delivery. This role goes beyond requirements gathering—you will shape solutions, identify risks and dependencies early, and ensure delivery aligns with user needs, compliance standards, and organisational goals. You will lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts, driving best practice and ensuring consistent, high‑quality outputs across the delivery function.

• Lead analysis across complex digital projects and programmes
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and technical requirements
• Identify risks, dependencies, and business impacts of change
• Drive continuous improvement of business analysis practices
• Coach and develop junior analysts
• Support Agile delivery, ensuring alignment with MVP scope and priorities
• Define and track success metrics for delivered solutions

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in Agile environments
• Experience of leading, coaching or mentoring more junior BA's
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience delivering complex digital or IT projects
• Ability to translate technical and business requirements effectively
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Experience managing multiple priorities and leading teams
• Background working with third‑party suppliers and delivery partners

• Opportunity to lead impactful public sector digital transformation projects
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Fantastic public sector benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Strong focus on professional development and inclusive culture