Business Analyst - Income & Debt Programme Local Government

Business Analyst - Income & Debt Programme (Local Government)

Location: South West of England (Hybrid)

Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract: Until 31st March 2026

Salt's Local Government recruitment team is supporting a South West council with the appointment of an experienced Business Analyst to join a high-profile programme focused on maximising income and reducing debt across the authority.

The successful candidate will work across multiple service areas, helping the council redesign key processes, improve financial performance, and strengthen income recovery. This is a hands-on role that will require excellent stakeholder engagement, structured analysis, and clear documentation.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse existing debt and income-related processes across departments.
• Identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and document new or improved processes and workflows.
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Support the development of business cases and options appraisals.
• Research how comparable councils deliver similar services.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within Local Government.
• Strong understanding of council processes and financial operations.
• Experience working on programmes linked to income recovery, debt management, or revenue collection.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Confident producing As-Is and To-Be process maps, requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a project team.

Additional details:

• Hybrid working - occasional attendance required in the South West.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Contract through to March 2026.

If you're an experienced Local Government Business Analyst who's delivered process and financial improvement projects, we'd like to hear from you.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements