London

Senior Business Analyst

Posted on Wednesday, 11th November 2026

Consultancy
London
£450 per hour + Depending on experience
Contract

Senior Business Analyst

Remote (occasional travel to London or Manchester)

£450 per day (Inside IR35)

Initial 3-Month Contract | Likely Extension

BPSS Clearance Required to Start

Start Date: November 2026 (Ideally within 7 days)

️ Central Government Programme

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Business Analyst to join a high-profile Central Government programme focused on transforming crime management capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future-state vision of a critical public sector service, working with senior stakeholders to drive strategic change and deliver meaningful outcomes.

The Role

As the Principal Business Analyst, you will lead the Manage Crime visioning workstream, taking ownership of the discovery and visioning activities that will define future service capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the Manage Crime visioning workstream across a complex government environment.
  • Reviewing existing crime-related evidence, operational processes and current-state capabilities.
  • Facilitating workshops and visioning activities with key business and operational stakeholders.
  • Identifying capability gaps and opportunities for service improvement.
  • Translating agreed future-state visions into high-level business requirement themes.
  • Maintaining traceability between evidence, outcomes, capabilities, constraints and emerging requirements.
  • Supporting strategic decision-making through robust business analysis and stakeholder engagement.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience operating as a Senior or Principal Business Analyst within large, complex transformation programmes.
  • Strong background in business process analysis, capability mapping and requirements elicitation.
  • Experience facilitating workshops and leading visioning or discovery activities.
  • Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into actionable requirements.
  • Previous experience working within Central Government or other highly regulated environments is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Contract Details

  • Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35)
  • Duration: Initial 3 months with a strong likelihood of extension
  • Location: Fully remote with occasional travel to London or Manchester
  • Clearance: BPSS required
  • Start: November 2026, ideally within the next 7 days

If you’re a strategic Business Analyst with experience driving vision-led transformation and enjoy working on programmes that deliver real public value, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration with interviews commencing from the 16th November.

Senior Business Analyst

Remote (occasional travel to London or Manchester)

£450 per day (Inside IR35)

Initial 3-Month Contract | Likely Extension

BPSS Clearance Required to Start

Start Date: November 2026 (Ideally within 7 days)

️ Central Government Programme

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract.

Mason Simmonds

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Mason Simmonds
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