Lead Business Analyst

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We're seeking a Lead Business Analyst to join our Business Engagement team in Digital Services. In this role, you'll lead and manage a team of Business Analysts, providing strategic direction and day-to-day support. You’ll work on projects across the council, using your analytical and leadership skills to drive service improvements and deliver meaningful change.

About the Role

As the Lead Business Analyst, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the Council to identify needs, define business processes, and deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and improve outcomes for our residents. You will play a critical role in projects that span a range of service areas, ensuring solutions align with the Council’s Digital Strategy.

You will also be responsible for the line management and professional development of the Business Analyst team—supporting their growth, fostering a collaborative culture, and ensuring high-quality analysis across all projects.

In addition, you’ll work closely with the Engagement Manager and the Lead Technical Project Manager to prioritise workloads, shape team processes, and continuously improve ways of working to ensure the team delivers effectively and consistently.

Please note, this is a hybrid role and there is an expectation to work from County Council offices in Matlock as required to support collaboration and delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Business Analysts.
• Collaborate with the Engagement Manager and Lead Technical Project Manager to prioritise work and shape team processes.
• Analyse business processes and solutions to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with service teams to understand their business requirements.
• Design and document effective solutions to complex problems.
• Support project management, development, procurement, and delivery processes.
• Champion the use of technology to enhance service delivery.
• Promote best practice in business analysis and contribute to the continuous improvement of the function.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within the public sector.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strong understanding of organisational operations and service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in process mapping, requirements gathering, and problem-solving.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

What we're looking for:

• A confident leader with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Someone who can ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and drive innovation.
• A clear communicator who can capture and present information in a structured and meaningful way.
• A proactive individual who is passionate about improving public services through digital transformation. 

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Provisional Interview Date: 21st / 22nd August 2025 

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.