Principal Business Analyst

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Pay Range

£65,000 to £70,000

Job Description

• Lead a small team of Business Analysts

• Define and own the organisation’s business analysis approach, standards, and frameworks. 

• Lead discovery and scoping for complex programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and policy. 

• Provide expert analysis for high-risk, high-value initiatives across multiple platforms and services. 

• Shape business cases, benefits realisation plans, and options appraisals for major investments. 

• Ensure requirements traceability from strategy through to delivery and benefits measurement. 

• Mentor and coach Business Analysts across the organisation, building a strong community of practice. 

• Define career pathways, training plans, and recruitment standards for the BA profession. 

• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in analysis techniques and tools. 

• Establish and lead a Community of Practice for Business Analysis across Reed in Partnership, including building strong linkage and knowledge sharing with the wider Reed Group. driving continuous improvement of the Business Analysis capability within Reed in Partnership, in line with industry best practice. 

• Facilitate workshops and negotiations with senior executives, external partners, and delivery teams. 

• Manage complex stakeholder landscapes, balancing competing priorities and constraints. 

• Act as the escalation point for analysis-related issues across programmes. 

• Ensure compliance with organisational governance, data protection, and accessibility standards. 

• Provide assurance on requirements quality, solution alignment, and risk mitigation. 

• Extensive experience in business analysis within large-scale digital transformation programmes. 

• Proven ability to operate at a strategic level, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping organisational direction. 

• Expertise in requirements engineering, process modelling, and business case development. 

• Strong understanding of technology trends, cloud platforms, and modern delivery practices (Agile, DevOps). 

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills. 

• IIBA Qualification  

• A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma. 

• GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents. 

• Experience in government or regulated sectors. 

• Familiarity with DDaT capability framework and SFIA Level 6 responsibilities. 

• Certifications: CBAP, BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis, Agile BA, or equivalent. 

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.