Location: York (This role is suitable for hybrid working)
Salary: £57,515 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Fixed term 24 months - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Active Travel England is the government agency responsible for making walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible across England. Working closely with the Department for Transport, local authorities and national partners, we support the delivery of active travel infrastructure through expert advice, funding and policy leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile projects, influence national priorities and help shape the future delivery of active travel at scale.
We are a passionate and supportive team that values innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement. Through robust business analysis, strategic thinking and evidence-based decision making, we help shape programmes, services and investments that deliver meaningful outcomes across the country. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, we turn complex challenges into actionable solutions, ensuring that customer, community and organisational needs are understood and embedded throughout the design and delivery process. We are committed to creating an environment where people can develop, contribute and thrive, while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning and improvement.
Top Responsibilities
- Own stakeholder relationships at senior levels; develop and maintain a strategic view of the business and policy context and how business analysis activities contribute to it.
- Role model positive behaviours and support the embedding of the new target operating model and the changes to the ways of working.
- Set the standards and expectations for your profession across ATE and engage and align with the wider DfT Group.
- Translate business needs into actionable requirements, including user stories, process maps, data flows and acceptance criteria.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- Access to the staff discount portal.
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Management of stakeholders
- Coaching and mentoring others
- Agile working, ceremonies and processes
- Discussing requirements with user groups to establish deliverables
- Working on business improvements and resolution of live issues
- Mapping business processes and systems modelling
- Documentation of requirements for use during development and reference material after implementation
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 27th September 2026
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Senior Business Analyst employer: Active Travel England
Active Travel England is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham and York with flexible hybrid working options. Employees benefit from a generous Civil Service pension scheme, extensive annual leave, and robust career development opportunities, including funding for professional qualifications. The agency fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring that all staff are supported through various communities and resources, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful work in the realm of active travel.
