Senior Officer, Business Analysis in London

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity to join our global team. The role is part of the Global Hiring Project, which aims to transform our ability to attract, contract and manage talent by establishing a fit‑for‑purpose operating model across global hiring countries.

The Transformation Delivery Department has a team of Business Analysts assigned to projects based on need. Projects will have an IT component but the specific function being supported will vary by project. The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing the relevant business area or function and documenting business requirements, business processes, view of existing systems, data, integration requirements, etc. The analyst will support the development of the current and future state, bridge the gap between projects and the relevant functions and IT, and contribute to the BA Methodology while supporting continuous improvement to BA processes and tools. Experience working on a complex Transformation Project or Programme is required.

Key Information

• Reports To: Senior Manager, Business Analysis
• Work Pattern: On‑site / Hybrid / Remote with flexible working options available
• Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location
• Required Time Zone: Any
• Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
• Right to Work: Candidate must have the right to work in the country where the role is based for the duration of employment
• Language Requirements: English
• International Travel: Up to 10%
• Remit: Global

Principal Accountabilities

• Discover and document business requirements by engaging with different teams across the organisation to understand their needs and constraints.
• Ratify and express clear business goals, ensuring that they are aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the Solutions Architecture team to guarantee compliance with organisational standards and practices.
• Partner with test engineers to design and develop comprehensive test cases that ensure the functionality meets the documented requirements.
• Work with Business Functions to document as‑is and to‑be process maps, utilising tools as defined by the Business Analysis and Architecture methodology.
• Monitor and report on the progress of the project to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Encourage and promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity in all activities, ensuring equitable treatment for all stakeholders.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Foundational experience in discovering and documenting business requirements supported by exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Proficient experience in modelling business processes and translating them into system requirements.
• Experience in analysing data, drawing actionable insights, and problem‑solving using various analytical techniques.
• Experience with business analysis tools and methodologies, such as UML, BPMN, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and partners.
• Experienced in collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams including solutions architecture and test engineering.
• Considerable experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders to understand their needs and constraints; adept at facilitating workshops and discussions to gather requirements and foster consensus.
• Ability to partner with test engineers to design test cases that verify functionality against documented requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello) and office suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in conflict resolution techniques to address and mediate stakeholder disagreements and ensure project continuity.

Essential Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of a structured Project methodology (e.g., PRINCE2) or accredited Project Management training (APM or PMI).

Desirable Education and Qualifications

• Non‑profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects).
• Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic.

Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world’s leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Working here is challenging but also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like‑minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children’s voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation and will support our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome under‑represented groups to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require them.