Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future.
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As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in todays rapidly evolving markets.
With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service linesConsulting, Solutions, Talents, and AcademyAkkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation.
Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future.
At Akkodis, youll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.
Scope Akkodis is launching a new technical delivery team to drive a UK national programme in collaboration with key partners, designed to transform and future-proof the central governments workforce.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a comprehensive SaaS-based platform, this programme will create an advanced, candidate-centric experience tailored to meet tomorrows public sector skill demands.
This high-impact initiative offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to building a scalable, data-driven recruitment ecosystem.
Through redesigning, building, and rolling out a sophisticated Big Data system, our diverse roles span across architecture, project management, data analytics, development, and technical support, giving you the chance to shape a dynamic, next-generation digital infrastructure.
Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst with a strong background in process management to join our team.
This role will be based on-site in Bristol, with some travel to Stevenage as part of an exciting project to develop and implement an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for a customer in the public sector.
As the Lead Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in driving the project forward by managing business requirements, facilitating process improvements, and ensuring alignment between technical teams and the customer.
In addition to your responsibilities as a Business Analyst, you will have line management duties for a small team of Business Analysts (initially two), providing guidance and support to ensure successful delivery and quality outputs.
Responsibilities Business Analysis and Process Management: Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements for the development and enhancement of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), working closely with key stakeholders in the public sector.
Evaluate current business processes, identify areas for improvement, and drive process re-engineering to streamline and optimise workflows, ensuring the system meets customer needs.
Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and the customer, ensuring all business requirements are understood and translated effectively into technical solutions.
Provide detailed process maps and workflow diagrams to capture and communicate current and future state processes.
Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and validate requirements.
Ensure the successful implementation of change management processes as new workflows or system functionalities are introduced.
Line Management and Team Leadership: Line manage and provide leadership for a small team of Business Analysts (initially two), ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to deliver successful project outcomes.
Allocate work and manage the workload of the Business Analyst team, ensuring that resources are utilised effectively and that deadlines are met.
Conduct regular team meetings, provide coaching, and support ongoing professional development of the Business Analysts.
Ensure that team deliverables are aligned with project timelines, quality standards, and customer expectations.
Collaboration with Technical Teams: Work closely with technical teams to ensure that business requirements are understood and translated into functional specifications.
Collaborate with developers, testers, and other technical staff to ensure that the ATS solution is developed and delivered to meet customer requirements.
Track and manage risks and issues related to requirements and processes, ensuring timely resolution.
Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: Build strong relationships with the customer and key stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate communication between the customer, business teams, and technical teams to ensure alignment and mitigate potential conflicts or delays.
Create and deliver reports, presentations, and documentation to senior management, stakeholders, and the customer, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and issues.
Required Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong focus on process management and requirements gathering, ideally in the public sector.
Experience working on ATS development or similar recruitment systems is a significant advantage.
Strong understanding of process mapping, process re-engineering, and business process improvement methodologies.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Previous experience in a leadership or line management role, with the ability to mentor, manage, and guide a team of Business Analysts.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with data and translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable insights.
Experience working alongside technical teams, with a strong understanding of how technical solutions are developed and delivered.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
Ability to work on-site in Bristol, with some travel to Stevenage as required.
Required Skills Experience in the public sector or with public sector clients, especially in areas related to recruitment, HR, or talent management systems.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in an Agile environment.
Experience with change management and supporting organisations through process changes.
Required Education A degree in Business Analysis, Business Management, IT, Computer Science, or related fields; an MBA or MSc can be beneficial.
BCS International Diploma, IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP), PRINCE2, AgileBA, Lean Six Sigma, and technical skills in SQL, Power BI, or data analysis.
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