Principal Business Analyst
Summary
Principal Business Analyst leading the digital products business analysis team at Reed in Partnership, shaping strategy across complex digital transformation programmes, mentoring BAs, and influencing senior stakeholders to align technology solutions with business outcomes.
Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.
Pay Range
£65,000 to £70,000
Working Hours/Pattern:
Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.
Job Description
Do you have the ability to lead business analysis strategy and shape outcomes across complex digital transformation programmes?
Are you confident influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment between business goals and technology solutions?
Then consider the role of Principal Business Analyst at Reed in Partnership!
Internal applications for this role close on 03/07/2026
What is the role about?
As a Principal Business Analyst, you will lead the digital products business analysis team, shaping strategic outcomes and ensuring that digital products and services and capability meet user and business needs. You will be confident influencing senior stakeholders, setting standards, mentoring other BAs, and working closely with senior stakeholders to define and deliver complex, multi-disciplinary programmes.
This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation, aligning technology strategy to business objectives, and ensuring that investment decisions are underpinned by robust analysis and evidence.
Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Lead a small team of Business Analysts within the Digital Products team.
Define and own the teams system and technology analysis approach, standards, and frameworks.
Lead and high level scoping for complex programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, policy and digital/ systems detailed design.
Provide expert analysis for high-risk, high-value initiatives across multiple platforms and services.
Shape business cases, benefits realisation plans, and options appraisals for major systems/ technology/ digital investments.
Ensure requirements traceability and value from strategy through to delivery and benefits measurement.
Mentor and coach the team analysts on good/ best practice.
Define career pathways, training plans, and recruitment standards for the digital BAs.
Champion continuous improvement and innovation in analysis techniques and tools.
Feed into and support continuous improvement of the wider organisation.
Facilitate workshops and negotiations with senior executives, external partners, and delivery teams.
Manage complex stakeholder landscapes, balancing competing priorities and constraints.
Act as the escalation point for systems and digital related issues across programmes.
Ensure compliance with organisational governance, data protection, and accessibility standards.
Provide assurance on requirements quality, solution alignment, and risk mitigation.
What’s in it for you?
A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:
25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
Reed Pension Scheme
Award Winning Management & Leadership training
Professional & Personal Development Funds
Bi-annual pay reviews
Plus much more that can be found on our website
With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.
At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:
Essential Criteria
Extensive experience in business analysis within large-scale digital transformation programmes.
Proven ability to operate at a strategic level, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping organisational direction.
Expertise in requirements engineering, process modelling, and business case development.
Strong understanding of technology trends, cloud platforms, and modern delivery practices (Agile, DevOps).
Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
IIBA Qualification
A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.
GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents.
Desirable
Experience in government or regulated sectors.
Familiarity with DDaT capability framework and SFIA Level 6 responsibilities.
Certifications: CBAP, BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis, Agile BA, or equivalent.
Demonstratable commitment to continual professional development, supported by a maintained CPD log.
We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.