IT153 Lead Digital Business Analyst *External*

Overview

West Yorkshire Police is seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Lead Digital Business Analyst to lead the Business Analysis function within the Digital Policing Directorate. This senior role is critical to the successful delivery of digital transformation initiatives that support operational policing and organisational change.

You will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the business analysis capability, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and the effective delivery of technology-enabled solutions. The role demands a candidate with deep analytical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the Business Analysis function within the Innovation Team.
• Lead the development and implementation of business analysis standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Direct the elicitation, documentation, and validation of business and technical requirements across a portfolio of digital projects.
• Ensure the production of high-quality business process models and requirements specifications that support effective solution design and delivery.
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
• Champion user-centred design and service improvement through evidence-based analysis.
• Prioritise and manage competing demands, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet organisational needs.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and trends relevant to policing and public sector innovation.
• Support the professional development of Business Analysts through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• A pivotal role in shaping the future of digital business analysis within West Yorkshire Police.
• Contribute to opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support a supportive and forward-thinking working environment with flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact public safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Business Analysis (e.g., APMG DSDM, BCS, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in business analysis within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including line management and capability development.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of business process modelling, requirements engineering, and analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with prioritisation frameworks such as MoSCoW and delivery methodologies including Agile, Prince2, and DSDM.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• High level of analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Shift Allowance: No Shift Allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and forward-thinking working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact public safety and service delivery.

How to Apply

To apply, applicants are required to submit a covering letter and CV outlining how they meet the criteria outlined in Expertise in Role at Level 1 and in the \’Other\’ section of the Role Profile. In order for your application to be considered, you must complete and return the Applicant Declaration Form and Equality Monitoring Form, together with your CV and covering letter.

Additional Information

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

Candidate Information

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