Senior Business Analyst - eCommerce (12 month FTC) in Guildford

About LGC Standards

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. Our products are produced to the highest standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034 accredited ranges. We deliver reference materials and proficiency testing schemes complemented by outsourcing and customs solutions, enabling tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join the LGC group on a 12‑month contract. This role offers an outstanding chance to work on innovative projects that drive business change, operational efficiencies, and improve systems, processes and data. You will collaborate with senior members across various groups, giving you a complete view of the business while you help build our future.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with the Senior Project Manager and the eCommerce team to capture and analyze business needs for assigned projects.
• Assessing the business impact of requirements and detailing the As-Is and To-Be processes for each project.
• Identifying measurable advantages for each project and guaranteeing they align with the strategic objectives of the eCommerce roadmap.
• Coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and addressing issues to ensure project requirements are met flawlessly.
• Building positive relationships with key business team members to ensure effective collaboration.
• Delivering against the agreed project work and key achievements, contributing to improved project delivery within the team.
• Engaging effectively across all teams within LGC IT and Standards business units.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working as a Business Analyst, including positions as a Senior or Lead Business Analyst.
• Formal qualification in business analysis and requirements definition at the practitioner level.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering eCommerce projects.
• Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, and MS Visio for detailing business requirements.
• Ability to assess and clearly communicate the business impact of requirements.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to provide well‑balanced updates to senior business representatives.
• Highly organized, capable of defining projects and driving them to successful implementation against defined plans.
• Analytical approach with good interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to respond positively to changing priorities and project issues.

Person Specification

• Self‑motivated and a self‑starter, capable of working without supervision and managing your own workload.
• Thrives under pressure and enjoys meeting deadlines and challenges.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A true great teammate who values collaboration and inclusion.

Equal Opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. We look forward to your application!