Lead Business Analyst (Defence IT Infrastructure)
Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days remote)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must hold SC Clearance & be eligible for DV clearance

We're working with a forward-thinking Manufacturing client in Bristol who are seeking a Lead Business Analyst to support a high-impact MoD project. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility, great leave allowance, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead business analysis activity across complex programmes and portfolios, including IT infrastructure delivery
• Take responsibility for prioritising Business Analysis activities in coordination with the Principal Architect and Programme Portfolio Manager
• Develop and elaborate robust Business Cases and detailed requirements documentation for key programmes and projects
• Ensure benefits are clearly identified, tracked, and monitored throughout the project life cycle
• Advocate for Business Analysis best practices and influence their adoption across the wider organisation
• Support the resolution of complex issues through collaborative stakeholder engagement
• Ensure alignment of project solutions with strategic business and technology objectives
• Guide business and process owners to align operations and IT strategies effectively
• Use business analysis tools and techniques to analyse and improve systems and processes
• Evaluate manufacturing systems to better understand operational requirements and technology dependencies

Line Management Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Business Analysts across multiple project portfolios
• Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews and personal development planning
• Organise training and mentorship to support team growth and capability
• Lead and support BAs in stakeholder engagement, delivery planning, and quality assurance of outputs
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new Business Analysts where needed
• Identify opportunities to improve Business Analysis policies, frameworks, and ways of working

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst in complex environments
• Experience leading BA's across multiple projects or portfolios
• Background in IT Infrastructure, ideally within Defence, Engineering, or Manufacturing
• Comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
• Experience guiding business change and supporting strategic initiatives
• BA qualifications (eg, BCS Practitioner, Six Sigma) desirable
• Active SC clearance, and eligible and willing to undergo clearance

What's on Offer:

• £65,000 base salary (or potentially higher for the perfect fit candidate)
• Generous holiday policy
• Strong pension contribution (up to 12.5%)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible hybrid working (2-3 days from home)
• Career development and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to lead meaningful projects in the defence sector

Interested?

Please don't hesitate to apply if you might be interested in taking on a leadership role where your skills will make a direct impact in a critical national defence environment.