Principal Business Analyst

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Business Analyst to lead business analysis across complex public sector programmes. You will set the analysis approach, work with senior stakeholders on policy and operational change, and lead other business analysts.

Key Responsibilities

- Set the business analysis approach and standards across one or more teams.
- Lead analysis of complex processes, data flows and organisational boundaries.
- Work with senior policy, operational and technical stakeholders to define problems and outcomes.
- Build business cases, options appraisals and benefits frameworks.
- Define requirements, business rules and traceability from problem to delivery.
- Assess the impact of policy, regulatory and process change.
- Lead, mentor and develop other business analysts.
- Contribute to roadmaps, prioritisation and delivery planning.

Essential Skills and Experience

- Extensive experience as a business analyst, including leading other BAs.
- Experience on large, complex programmes involving several organisations.
- Strong process mapping, data analysis and requirements skills.
- Experience building business cases and options appraisals.
- Excellent facilitation and senior stakeholder management.
- Experience working in agile delivery across discovery, alpha and beta.

Desirable

- UK government or public sector experience.
- Experience of policy, legislative or regulatory change.
- BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or equivalent.
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Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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