Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst One of IT Bods leading clients is seeking a positive, proactive Lead Business Analyst to guide, manage, and mentor a newly formed team of talented Business Analysts. This is a unique opportunity to establish a core business analyst capability and build a highly respected team in a prestigious University in the North West of England Key Responsibilities Develop working standards and processes for the team, including documenting business process flows, user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements Influence and motivate team members to deliver high performance against objectives and deliverables Ensure risks associated with Design, Build, and Change Request approaches are clearly documented with mitigating actions Conduct quality assurance and peer reviews of the team's work Support development, testing, training, and business change activities throughout the project or product/service improvement lifecycle Major Duties Work with Design & Build teams to develop team standards and processes Influence and motivate team members to deliver high performance Document and mitigate risks associated with agreed approaches Conduct quality assurance and peer reviews Support various activities throughout the project lifecycle Required Experience, Skills & Abilities You must possess: Degree level education or equivalent professional experience in business analysis Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., BCS, APMG) Extensive experience leading a business analyst team in a large, complex IT department Proven track record of establishing Business Analyst capability from scratch Experience aligning IT strategy with business goals Ability to establish and lead a high-performing team Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences High level of professionalism, integrity, and customer service focus History of personal development in business analysis Desirable Knowledge of IT landscape in Higher Education Successful completion of leadership and management development training If you are interested in hearing more about the Lead Business Analyst role offering £58,500 plus excellent benefits please click on the link to apply