NPPV3 Business Analyst RPA

RPA Business Analyst – Policing & Automation

Clearance Required: Active NPPV3 (used within the last 6 months)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable

Overview

We are seeking an experienced RPA Business Analyst to support a key automation programme within a policing environment. This role focuses on identifying, defining, and supporting the delivery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to improve operational efficiency and modernise processes across frontline and back‑office functions.

The ideal candidate will come from a strong Business Analysis background, with hands‑on experience supporting testing and hypercare phases following RPA deployment. You will work closely with operational officers, business users, and technical RPA delivery teams to ensure automation solutions are fit for purpose and successfully embedded.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document end‑to‑end operational business processes to identify RPA automation opportunities.
• Elicit, validate, and manage business and functional requirements for RPA solutions.
• Collaborate closely with policing teams to understand real‑world processes, constraints, and risks.
• Produce process maps, requirements documentation, and supporting artefacts to enable automation delivery.
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and RPA developers.
• Support testing activities, including UAT planning, execution, defect management, and sign‑off.
• Play an active role during hypercare, supporting users post‑deployment and ensuring smooth transition to BAU.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels, including frontline and long‑serving officers with limited technical knowledge.
• Ensure all automation solutions comply with policing standards, governance, and security requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active NPPV3 clearance, used within the last 6 months (mandatory).
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst working on RPA or automation programmes.
• Direct experience working within a policing or law enforcement environment (essential).
• Strong background in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting testing phases (UAT) and hypercare/post‑deployment support.
• Familiarity with leading RPA platforms (e.g. UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, or similar).
• Ability to translate complex operational processes into clear, automation‑ready requirements.
• Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Ability to work at pace, adapt to changing priorities, and meet demanding deadlines.