Business Analyst

Business Analyst (Contract) Public Sector Modernisation Programme

Location: Hybrid - Cambridge

Duration: Initial 3 months (strong likelihood of extension)

Start date: ASAP

Day rate: Competitive, inside IR35

About the Role

Were seeking an experienced Business Analyst contractor to join a cross-organisational team preparing a joint government tender for the modernisation of a language testing and assessment programme . Youll work closely with a Solution Architect to define and document the business processes, requirements, and target state needed to support the development of a compelling, evidence-based proposal.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders across both organisations to elicit, validate and document requirements .
• Conduct and maintain As-Is and To-Be process mapping and gap analyses.
• Collaborate with the Solution Architect to ensure alignment between business needs, solution design, and tender documentation.
• Support development of the business case, functional specifications, and key bid deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working groups to drive clarity and consensus.
• Ensure documentation meets government tender standards and audit requirements.

About You

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in complex, multi-stakeholder environments ideally including public sector or education/assessment programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsyoure confident engaging at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience of As-Is/To-Be analysis , requirements management , and business process documentation .
• Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and collaborative bid-preparation environment.
• Track record of successful contract extensions due to quality of delivery and stakeholder rapport.
• Ability to hit the ground running, structure ambiguity, and bring clarity to complex problems.

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a major government programme aimed at modernising national assessment systems. Youll be part of a small, expert team working collaboratively to deliver meaningful change in a high-impact environment.