Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst📍 London or Manchester (Hybrid – 1-2 days per week in office)We’re recruiting for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join a large not-for-profit housing organisation during a significant period of transformation and change.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior BA leader who enjoys operating across strategy, analysis, and delivery while helping shape and mature a high-performing Business Analysis practice.The RoleYou’ll lead a team of Business Analysts while partnering closely with architecture, service design, programme delivery, and wider transformation teams to drive complex business and technology change initiatives. The role covers the full lifecycle – from discovery and root cause analysis through to solution design, delivery support, testing, and benefits realisation.Key responsibilities include:Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Business AnalystsDriving BA best practice, frameworks, governance, and continuous improvementSupporting enterprise-wide transformation programmes and change initiativesWorking with stakeholders to define business problems, requirements, and solution optionsEnsuring solutions align with corporate strategy and Target Operating Model (TOM)Supporting prioritisation, business cases, and data-informed decision makingCollaborating with architecture and delivery teams to ensure successful implementationWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience as a Senior or Lead Business Analyst within large, complex organisationsExperience leading or mentoring BA teamsProven background delivering transformation and change programmesStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience with business process improvement and continuous improvement methodologiesAbility to operate across both strategic and delivery-focused workstreamsExperience within housing or other regulated sectors is highly desirableExposure to TOM, Business Architecture, or frameworks such as TOGAF would be beneficialAdditional InformationHybrid working: 1-2 days per week in either the London or Manchester officeLeadership opportunity within a growing transformation functionCollaborative, agile, and values-driven environmentIf you’d like to hear more, please apply or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.