Business Analyst Data
This role is a short-term Business Analyst (Data Specialist) position focused on analysing data requirements, mapping processes, and ensuring a developing digital service is operationally ready. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the postholder will identify gaps, improve data practices, and define the resources needed to support smooth delivery and future operations.
Client Details
The organisation is a well-established public body operating at a national level, delivering programmes that support wider sector aims and public objectives. They work collaboratively with various partners to develop services, improve operational effectiveness and ensure consistent standards. The environment is professional, supportive and purpose-driven, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
Description
- Analyse existing and emerging business and data requirements, helping to refine them through workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement.
- Map and document end-to-end data flows, ensuring clarity on how data is collected, processed, and shared across systems.
- Identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies in data handling and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, security, and operational efficiency.
- Assess and validate elements of a developing digital solution to ensure it meets business needs and aligns with best practice.
- Support data governance and data quality activities, contributing to the definition of rules, standards and KPIs.
- Act as a liaison between business teams, technical teams, and external partners to maintain clear communication and shared understanding.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational planning to ensure scalable and sustainable ways of working.
- Provide support on business intelligence outputs, including assisting with Power BI report development.
- Produce clear, high-quality documentation of processes, data models and technical details using internal tools.
- Help identify data-related roles, skills and resource requirements needed for successful delivery and ongoing operations.
Profile
- Experienced Business Analyst with strong data and process analysis capability.
- Able to quickly understand new services, technical solutions and operating models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex information and identify practical improvements.
- Confident communicator who can translate technical detail into clear, accessible language for varied audiences.
- Comfortable working with both business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
- Highly organised, detail-focused and thorough in documentation and requirements gathering.
- Proactive and self-motivated, able to take initiative and work independently when needed.
- Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships across internal teams and external partners.
- Familiarity with data tooling, BI platforms and digital delivery environments, with experience of Power BI particularly beneficial.
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in fast-moving or evolving environments.
Job Offer
- Mostly remote based
- Up to £600 per day Inside IR35
- 3 month contract (initially)