Senior Business Analyst - GDS / Public Sector (Inside IR35 Contract)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst on a contract basis to support the delivery of a major public sector digital transformation programme. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help define and deliver digital services that meet user needs and align to the Service Standard . You'll be comfortable operating across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases, bringing clarity to complex policy, operational and technical challenges. Working closely with Product Managers, User Researchers, Service Designers, Delivery Managers and Engineering teams, you will translate user, business and policy requirements into actionable outcomes that support the successful delivery of citizen-facing and internal government services. Public Sector & GDS Experience Extensive experience working as a Business Analyst on UK Government or wider public sector digital transformation programmes. Strong understanding of the Service Standard , GDS Delivery Framework, and service assessment process. Proven experience working across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live delivery phases. Experience navigating complex stakeholder landscapes including policy, operational, technical and executive stakeholders. Business Analysis Expertise Skilled at eliciting, analysing and documenting requirements within complex and ambiguous environments. Able to identify user, business and operational needs and translate these into clear requirements and recommendations. Strong experience developing: User stories and acceptance criteria Process maps and service blueprints Business rules and data requirements As-is and to-be operating models Functional and non-functional requirements Comfortable facilitating workshops and driving consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. Things move quickly so we are looking for candidates who are immediately available or have a 1 week notice period At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. #LI-AS1 #LI-Hybrid Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do: UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.