Lead Business Analyst
New Yesterday
The lead business analyst is part of a highly successful team working within the HRA digital directorate, responsible for developing, delivering, and supporting complex solutions within the HRA's portfolio of national information systems for health research. This includes a major digital transformation programme to build a new Integrated Research Application and workflow system and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems (IRAS and HARP).
Main duties of the job
The postholder will have a good understanding of the enterprise arena and work in highly complex problem space, typically spanning multiple products or services.
At This Role Level, You Will:
- be a leader in the business analysis community (across HRA and externally)
- actively share knowledge and be seen as a go-to person in the BA discipline
- own the main stakeholder relationships related to your discipline
- analyse, understand, and define a business problem or opportunity
- undertake research and analysis to understand how a business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology
- identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures
- identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change
- assist the product management team to make decisions related to prioritisation and minimum viable product by using analysis led insights
- ensure new products and services meet business and user needs, and are aligned with programme goals
- understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assess the implications
- have functional management or people management accountabilities, or a combination of both
- mentor others
About Us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:o ageo disabilityo ethnicityo gender identity and expressiono religion or beliefo sexo sexual orientationo other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.
Please note, if applying to our Nottingham or Bristol locations, we are only able to offer the role as home based.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
980-HRA7261166-D
Job locations
Bristol
Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Role Sits Within The HRA Digital Directorate Which Is Responsible For Developing, Delivering, And Supporting Complex Solutions Within The HRAs Portfolio Of National Information Systems For Health Research. This Includes a Major Programme To Build a New Integrated Research Application And Workflow System And To Achieve The Successful Migration And Eventual Closure Of Current Systems (IRAS And HARP). The HRA Digital Team Is a Collaborative, Supportive Team Consisting Of HRA Employees, Secondees, Contractors And Vendors. The HRA Digital Directorate Is Responsible For (this Is Not Exhaustive):
Digital portfolio management
Digital and technology direction
Service delivery management
Ongoing delivery of existing systems
Exit management of Legacy systems
Helpdesk function
Programme Delivery, handover and maintenance for all new and existing digital initiatives
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Role Sits Within The HRA Digital Directorate Which Is Responsible For Developing, Delivering, And Supporting Complex Solutions Within The HRAs Portfolio Of National Information Systems For Health Research. This Includes a Major Programme To Build a New Integrated Research Application And Workflow System And To Achieve The Successful Migration And Eventual Closure Of Current Systems (IRAS And HARP). The HRA Digital Team Is a Collaborative, Supportive Team Consisting Of HRA Employees, Secondees, Contractors And Vendors. The HRA Digital Directorate Is Responsible For (this Is Not Exhaustive):
Digital portfolio management
Digital and technology direction
Service delivery management
Ongoing delivery of existing systems
Exit management of Legacy systems
Helpdesk function
Programme Delivery, handover and maintenance for all new and existing digital initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at master's level in an information related discipline or equivalent industry experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Managing and/or working with third party suppliers and multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of Microsoft development software
Essential
- Lead on communication with stakeholders at all levels and actively establish relationships and apply the benefits of professional networks
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:
- Demonstrable expertise of working in data, software, and technology solutions to make informed decisions that add value, efficiency and solve a problem
- Demonstrable expertise of implementation and evaluation of business analysis processes
Essential
- Significant experience in Business Architecture, analysis, and modelling in a complex digital landscape
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of analytical and creative thinking skills to analyse complex business problems and develop innovative, sustainable solutions
Desirable
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills to identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills to identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Health Research Authority
Address
Bristol
Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
Employer's website
https://www.hra.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Health Research Authority
Address
Bristol
Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
Employer's website
https://www.hra.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Category:
- Consulting
We found some similar jobs based on your search
-
New Yesterday
Lead Business Analyst
-
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
-
£80,000 - £100,000
- Consulting
Job Summary The lead business analyst is part of a highly successful team working within the HRA digital directorate, responsible for developing, delivering, and supporting complex solutions within the HRA's portfolio of national information systems for health research. This includes a major digital transformation programme to build a...
More Details -
-
New Yesterday
Lead Business Analyst
-
London, England, United Kingdom
-
£125,000 - £150,000
- Consulting
[vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" column_margin="default" column_direction="default" column_direction_tablet="default" column_direction_phone="default" scene_position="center" text_color="light" text_align="left" row_border_radius="none" row_border_radius_applies="bg" overflow="visible" overlay_strength="0.3"...
More Details -
-
New Yesterday
Lead Business Analyst
-
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
-
£80,000 - £100,000
- Consulting
NHS Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Lead Business Analyst role at NHS NHS Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Lead Business Analyst role at NHS Job Summary The lead business analyst...
More Details -
-
1 Days Old
Business Analyst (Lead II - Business Analysis)
-
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
-
£60,000 - £80,000
- Management & Operations
Business Analyst (Lead II - Business Analysis) Join to apply for the Business Analyst (Lead II - Business Analysis) role at UST Business Analyst (Lead II - Business Analysis) 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Business Analyst (Lead II - Business Analysis) role at UST Get AI-powered advice on this...
More Details -
-
1 Days Old
CTRM Lead Business Analyst / Functional Architect - 6-12 Month Contract
-
Slough, England, United Kingdom
-
£80,000 - £100,000
- Management & Operations, IT & Technology
Role: CTRM Lead Business Analyst / Functional Architect Company: Commodity Trading House Location: London or Geneva (3 days in either office per week) Contract Duration: 6-12 month initial contract with likely extensions to 2 years or going Permanent Rate: Flexible from £750-950 per day Global commodity trading house seeks an...
More Details -
-
1 Days Old
Lead Business Analyst
-
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
-
£80,000 - £100,000
- Consulting
Join to apply for the Lead Business Analyst role at NHS 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Lead Business Analyst role at NHS Job Summary The lead business analyst is part of a highly successful team working within the HRA digital directorate, responsible for developing, delivering, and supporting...
More Details -
