London

Senior Automation BA

Posted on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Public Sector
London
£375 - 400 per day
Contract

Senior Business Analyst | SC Cleared

We’re supporting a Central Government client within their Automation Centre and are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support automation, AI and benefits realisation activities across a major transformation programme.

Location: Remote-first with occasional travel to London
Rate: £375 – £400/day
IR35: Outside IR35
Clearance: Active SC Needed
Start: ASAP
Duration: Initial 6 months

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead benefits definition and benefits realisation activities across automation initiatives
  • Support and mentor a small team of 2-3 Business Analysts responsible for triaging automation opportunities
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to identify, assess and prioritise automation and AI opportunities
  • Support cross-cutting transformation initiatives and ensure benefits are measurable and aligned across programmes
  • Work closely with business areas to define outcomes, value and success measures

Experience Required

  • Active SC Clearance
  • Strong Business Analysis and/or Business Architecture experience
  • Experience defining, tracking and realising business benefits
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and facilitation skills
  • Previous people management or team leadership experience
  • Ability to understand AI and automation opportunities from a business perspective
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with changing priorities
  • Past Automation 

This role would suit a Senior Business Analyst or Business Architect with strong benefits realisation experience, excellent stakeholder management skills and exposure to automation, AI or wider digital transformation initiatives.

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