Head of Business Analysis

Head of Business Analysis

Newport (x4 per month)

£72,931

Benefits: 29% pension/flexi-working scheme

About the Role

This modern organization thrives on leveraging cutting-edge IT services to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Serving both national and international customers, the team develops, improves, and maintains systems to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. Employees work on pioneering technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), collaborating with experts across diverse domains. This is an opportunity to make impactful contributions while maintaining high-quality standards.

As the Head of Business Analysis, you will manage a talented team of Business Analysts, driving professional growth, promoting best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs. You will champion the value of Business Analysis across the organization, embedding its practices into strategic and operational change initiatives.

We're looking for an inspiring leader with excellent stakeholder management skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Analysts to ensure consistent and impactful delivery.
• Drive the professional maturity of the Business Analysis function, aligning it with organizational objectives.
• Promote best practices in Business Analysis tools, techniques, and methodologies across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand needs, resolve challenges, and deliver solutions.
• Support large-scale transformation programs by embedding robust Business Analysis practices.
• Build a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years leading technical or analytical teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Business Analysis tools, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Proven experience delivering organizational change through Business Analysis.
• Strong track record of fostering professional growth and development in teams.
• Experience contributing to large transformation programs.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical groups.
• Experience managing staff with direct performance and development responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure consistent standards.
• Professional qualification in Business Analysis (e.g., BCS International Diploma or equivalent).

Think this one's for you

If you think this Head of Business Analysis opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.