Government Digital & Data

Job Vacancy Lead Business Analyst - Home Office - G7

United Kingdom

Government Digital & Data

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£61k-66k
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Published on 26/05/2026

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Play a key role in shaping services that support law enforcement and border security. The Home Office is looking for a Lead Business Analyst to lead complex projects and drive meaningful improvements at scale.

About the role

You’ll work within Home Office Biometrics, helping to deliver technology and data solutions that support policing and national security outcomes. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll lead business analysis across large, complex projects, ensuring solutions are aligned to user needs and strategic goals.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders across government, influencing decisions, shaping service design, and supporting the evolution of critical systems.

Hybrid working is available, with around 60% of time spent in the office.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading business analysis across large and complex projects

  • Defining problems, shaping solutions and influencing project scope

  • Aligning services with business strategy and user needs

  • Building and managing strong stakeholder relationships

  • Challenging and advising stakeholders to drive better outcomes

  • Supporting product and service design, iteration and improvement

  • Developing and promoting business analysis best practice

  • Mentoring and supporting other business analysts

  • Modelling processes and identifying opportunities for improvement

Candidate profile

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience leading business analysis on complex projects

  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

  • Experience working on technology or digital delivery

  • Ability to translate business needs into clear solutions

  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Experience working in agile or multidisciplinary teams

  • Ability to coach, mentor and support others

  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Working environment

Location: Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield

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London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Corporate / Direct Employer
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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