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Business Analyst - 12 mth FTC

Bolton Interim £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This Business Analyst role leads on analysing processes, defining requirements and supporting transformation projects that improve operational efficiency across a specialist education organisation. The position plays a key part in shaping smarter systems and workflows that ultimately help deliver better outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.
  • Drive meaningful change. Improve lives.
  • An exciting 12 month FTC engagement with an IT focus

About Our Client

Are you a Business Analyst who wants to do work that really matters?

Do you want to use your analytical mind and problem‑solving strengths to help transform services that support children and young people with specialist education needs?

This is your chance to join a mission‑driven organisation in the specialist education sector-a team dedicated to giving every child the chance to thrive through personalised, high‑quality learning experiences.This organisation delivers research‑led, tailored education with smaller class sizes and bespoke learning pathways. Their purpose is deeply rooted in helping every child reach their potential. As a Business Analyst, your work will directly support this mission, enabling teams to operate more efficiently, scale their impact, and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.

Job Description

Requirements Gathering

Partner with teams across the organisation to capture, define and prioritise business needs using a MoSCoW approach.Business Process Mapping & Improvement

Analyse current workflows, identify efficiencies, and design future‑state processes aligned to strategic goals.Input to Solution Design

Collaborate with IT and data colleagues to shape solution requirements, contribute to procurement activity, and ensure technology is fit for purpose.Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a trusted communicator-ensuring teams are informed, aligned, and confident throughout each stage of change.Data Analysis Support

Work alongside Data Analysts to interpret insights that guide decision‑making and business strategy.Use Case & Documentation Development

Create high‑quality documentation including use cases, process maps, business requirements, and change artefacts.Project & Change Support

Work as a BA lead across transformation initiatives, contributing to ADKAR‑aligned change management activity to ensure adoption and sustained improvement.Champion Continuous Improvement

Be a vocal advocate for operational excellence, supporting ongoing enhancement across central operations and beyond.

The Successful Applicant

  • Naturally curious, analytical, and collaborative
  • Confident working with stakeholders across all levels
  • Experienced in process analysis, requirements gathering and change support
  • Comfortable working in an environment where technology, data and people intersect
  • Motivated by purpose-not just process
  • Passionate about improving services that support children, young people, and families

What's on Offer

  • £50,000 per annum
  • 12 month Fixed-Term contract.
  • Company Pension
  • Hybrid Working Arrangement (2 days per week in office)
Contact
Matt Van Rossi
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6979627
Phone number
+441618286201

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
IT Business Analysis
Sector
Business Services
Location
Bolton
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Matt Van Rossi
Consultant phone
+441618286201
Job reference
JN-032026-6979627