Business Analyst

### Posting ID
PIP11823

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice we are looking for a Business Analyst (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. Hybrid working based in your closest MOJ office.

PLEASE NOTE: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government’s ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.

The DASO Case Management System supports the delivery of the Domestic Abuse Safety Officer (DASO) service within the probation system. DASOs work with victims of domestic abuse following the sentencing of the perpetrator, providing ongoing support, facilitating their participation in accredited programmes, and helping to ensure their safety. The service operates in close partnership with probation practitioners, enabling effective information sharing, risk management , and coordinated support for victims. The system enables DASOs to record and manage case information, track engagement and interventions, monitor risks and safeguarding actions, and support collaborative working across probation services.

The successful candidate will bring strong business analysis expertise and play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic initiatives . Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting strategic analysis to support the development of programme roadmaps, work packages, and project deliverables.
- Analysing and documenting current ("as-is") and future-state ("to-be") business processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Eliciting, defining, documenting, and managing business requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identifying and documenting business rules, operational constraints, and key dependencies.
- Managing and maintaining product backlogs, providing insight and evidence to support prioritisation decisions .
- Providing business domain expertise and guidance to support solution design and implementation activities.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, engagement, and alignment across the business.

Essential Skills & Experience:

- Proven experience in business analysis within complex project or transformation environments.
- Strong process mapping and requirements gathering expertise .
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships across multiple business functions.
- Excellent analytical , problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and recommendations.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, MOJ encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, MOJ welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".