Senior Business Analyst

Digital with Purpose.

DWP is looking for experienced Senior Business Analysts to join a multidisciplinary team that are currently deliverong impactful, transformational services across our department. The role sits within the Data & Analytics division, which supports operational, analytical, and reporting needs, aiming to improve outcomes for citizens and enhance data quality and security.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. As part of a community of over 250 Business Analysts, you'll contribute to meaningful work that benefits millions.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

You and your role

In this role, you'll lead business analysis activities for complex service improvements, translating business and user needs into actionable outcomes. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to align project priorities with strategic goals, while also collaborating with user-centred design teams to identify process improvements and manage risks. Your communication skills will be key in ensuring shared understanding across technical and business teams.

As a senior member of the Business Analyst community, you'll take on leadership responsibilities, support capability building, and contribute to recruitment efforts. You'll also have opportunities for personal development and to mentor others, helping shape the future of the BA profession within DWP Analytics.

Embedded within a portfolio team, this role focuses on delivering the infrastructure and tools that enable data professionals to build, test, and deploy analytics solutions that support informed decision-making. Through leading workshops, conducting interviews, and fostering collaboration, the work ensures services are strategically aligned and deliver tangible value to both users and the wider organisation.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in our brilliant digital hub in Manchester. We're right on St Peter's square, so easy to get to via bus, train or tram. And we have a lock up, with showers, in the basement if you prefer to cycle in.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,205.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.