Business Analyst

Exciting Opportunity: Contract Business Analyst - Transforming Data for Better Outcomes

Duration - 4 months/Inside IR35

Must have previous public sector experience

Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change? We are on a mission to improve outcomes across the justice system through innovative research, analysis, and data-driven decision-making.

Our Data Directorate delivers high-quality insights to ensure strategic, policy, operational, and corporate decisions are informed by robust evidence. We foster a culture where people are empowered with data, using cutting-edge tools and collaborative approaches to put evidence at the heart of decision-making.

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in a national data improvement initiative. This project is transforming how data is used across the justice system, creating new tools and ways of working to link information from different areas, helping stakeholders understand key processes and make evidence-based decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a national data map and critical data model to inform operational performance analysis.

• Conduct local data assessments with stakeholders and analysts across multiple agencies.

• Collaborate with suppliers and data offices to obtain and consolidate data dictionaries.

• Align data governance, improve data quality, and support the creation of long-term data strategies.

• Plan and implement management information reporting dashboards to integrate with national platforms.

Why This Role Matters:
Without a skilled Business Analyst, these critical deliverables cannot be completed, putting the success of the project at risk. Your work will directly contribute to improving operational efficiency, driving better decision-making, and supporting stakeholders.

Who We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills.

• Expertise in data mapping, quality assessment, and reporting.

• Ability to translate operational needs into actionable data strategies.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a high-impact national initiative, shaping how data drives better outcomes across the system.